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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,923.79, 349,004.97 and 150,930.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,923.79, 349,004.97 and 150,930.36 is: 208,266.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,923.79 : 349,004.97 = 150,930.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,923.79/349,004.97 = 150,930.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,923.79x = 349,004.97 × 150,930.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,923.79x = 52,675,445,763.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,675,445,763.89/252,923.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,266.08

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