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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,928.82, 349,011.84 and 150,935.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,928.82, 349,011.84 and 150,935.36 is: 208,272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,928.82 : 349,011.84 = 150,935.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,928.82/349,011.84 = 150,935.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,928.82x = 349,011.84 × 150,935.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,928.82x = 52,678,227,714.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,678,227,714.66/252,928.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,272.94

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