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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,902.67, 349,042.23 and 150,932.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,902.67, 349,042.23 and 150,932.45 is: 208,308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,902.67 : 349,042.23 = 150,932.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,902.67/349,042.23 = 150,932.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,902.67x = 349,042.23 × 150,932.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,902.67x = 52,681,797,182.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,681,797,182.15/252,902.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,308.58

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