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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,908.29, 348,983.58 and 150,914.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,908.29, 348,983.58 and 150,914.85 is: 208,244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,908.29 : 348,983.58 = 150,914.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,908.29/348,983.58 = 150,914.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,908.29x = 348,983.58 × 150,914.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,908.29x = 52,666,804,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,666,804,628.16/252,908.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,244.67

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