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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,865.64, 348,961.43 and 150,950.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,865.64, 348,961.43 and 150,950.25 is: 208,315.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,865.64 : 348,961.43 = 150,950.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,865.64/348,961.43 = 150,950.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,865.64x = 348,961.43 × 150,950.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,865.64x = 52,675,814,344.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,675,814,344.11/252,865.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,315.43

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