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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,007.70, 378,011.55 and 217,793.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,007.70, 378,011.55 and 217,793.30 is: 326,689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,007.70 : 378,011.55 = 217,793.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,007.70/378,011.55 = 217,793.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,007.70x = 378,011.55 × 217,793.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,007.70x = 82,328,382,912.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,328,382,912.62/252,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,689.95

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