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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,887.05, 349,033.94 and 150,861.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,887.05, 349,033.94 and 150,861.44 is: 208,218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,887.05 : 349,033.94 = 150,861.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,887.05/349,033.94 = 150,861.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,887.05x = 349,033.94 × 150,861.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,887.05x = 52,655,764,047.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,655,764,047.01/252,887.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,218.51

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