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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,009.40, 378,577.30 and 210,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,009.40, 378,577.30 and 210,537.40 is: 316,276.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,009.40 : 378,577.30 = 210,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,009.40/378,577.30 = 210,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,009.40x = 378,577.30 × 210,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,009.40x = 79,704,680,441.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,704,680,441.02/252,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,276.62

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