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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,004.80, 377,569.80 and 236,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,004.80, 377,569.80 and 236,258.40 is: 353,977.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,004.80 : 377,569.80 = 236,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,004.80/377,569.80 = 236,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,004.80x = 377,569.80 × 236,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,004.80x = 89,204,036,836.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,204,036,836.32/252,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,977.53

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