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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,706.50, 348,779.52 and 150,738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,706.50, 348,779.52 and 150,738.30 is: 208,045.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,706.50 : 348,779.52 = 150,738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,706.50/348,779.52 = 150,738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,706.50x = 348,779.52 × 150,738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,706.50x = 52,574,431,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,574,431,919.62/252,706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,045.43

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