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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,848.52, 348,916.50 and 150,988.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,848.52, 348,916.50 and 150,988.92 is: 208,356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,848.52 : 348,916.50 = 150,988.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,848.52/348,916.50 = 150,988.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,848.52x = 348,916.50 × 150,988.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,848.52x = 52,682,525,505.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,682,525,505.18/252,848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,356.08

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