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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,718.76, 348,626.04 and 150,672.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,718.76, 348,626.04 and 150,672.38 is: 207,852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,718.76 : 348,626.04 = 150,672.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,718.76/348,626.04 = 150,672.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,718.76x = 348,626.04 × 150,672.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,718.76x = 52,528,315,176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,528,315,176.78/252,718.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,852.85

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