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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,867.15, 348,963.51 and 150,951.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,867.15, 348,963.51 and 150,951.75 is: 208,317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,867.15 : 348,963.51 = 150,951.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,867.15/348,963.51 = 150,951.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,867.15x = 348,963.51 × 150,951.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,867.15x = 52,676,652,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,676,652,520.64/252,867.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,317.50

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