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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,935.79, 349,021.53 and 150,942.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,935.79, 349,021.53 and 150,942.39 is: 208,282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,935.79 : 349,021.53 = 150,942.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,935.79/349,021.53 = 150,942.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,935.79x = 349,021.53 × 150,942.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,935.79x = 52,682,143,899.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,682,143,899.66/252,935.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,282.68

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