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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,003.60, 353,271.60 and 252,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,003.60, 353,271.60 and 252,003.60 is: 353,271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,003.60 : 353,271.60 = 252,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,003.60/353,271.60 = 252,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,003.60x = 353,271.60 × 252,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,003.60x = 89,025,714,977.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,025,714,977.76/252,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,271.60

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