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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,907.29, 348,982.20 and 150,913.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,907.29, 348,982.20 and 150,913.85 is: 208,243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,907.29 : 348,982.20 = 150,913.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,907.29/348,982.20 = 150,913.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,907.29x = 348,982.20 × 150,913.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,907.29x = 52,666,245,638.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,666,245,638.56/252,907.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,243.29

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