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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,868.65, 348,965.58 and 150,953.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,868.65, 348,965.58 and 150,953.25 is: 208,319.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,868.65 : 348,965.58 = 150,953.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,868.65/348,965.58 = 150,953.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,868.65x = 348,965.58 × 150,953.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,868.65x = 52,677,488,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,677,488,439.14/252,868.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,319.57

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