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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,696, 348,563.28 and 150,650.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,696, 348,563.28 and 150,650.56 is: 207,804.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,696 : 348,563.28 = 150,650.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,696/348,563.28 = 150,650.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,696x = 348,563.28 × 150,650.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,696x = 52,511,253,327.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,511,253,327.44/252,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,804.05

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