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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,781.12, 348,949.44 and 150,841.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,781.12, 348,949.44 and 150,841.92 is: 208,228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,781.12 : 348,949.44 = 150,841.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,781.12/348,949.44 = 150,841.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,781.12x = 348,949.44 × 150,841.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,781.12x = 52,636,203,512.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,636,203,512.52/252,781.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,228.38

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