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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,868.15, 348,964.89 and 150,952.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,868.15, 348,964.89 and 150,952.75 is: 208,318.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,868.15 : 348,964.89 = 150,952.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,868.15/348,964.89 = 150,952.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,868.15x = 348,964.89 × 150,952.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,868.15x = 52,677,209,798.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,677,209,798.95/252,868.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,318.88

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