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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,833.52, 348,895.80 and 150,973.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,833.52, 348,895.80 and 150,973.92 is: 208,335.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,833.52 : 348,895.80 = 150,973.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,833.52/348,895.80 = 150,973.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,833.52x = 348,895.80 × 150,973.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,833.52x = 52,674,166,597.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,674,166,597.54/252,833.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,335.38

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