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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,001.30, 377,564.55 and 236,254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,001.30, 377,564.55 and 236,254.90 is: 353,972.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,001.30 : 377,564.55 = 236,254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,001.30/377,564.55 = 236,254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,001.30x = 377,564.55 × 236,254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,001.30x = 89,201,475,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,201,475,003.80/252,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,972.28

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