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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,031.51, 347,480.65 and 206,541.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,031.51, 347,480.65 and 206,541.91 is: 284,763.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,031.51 : 347,480.65 = 206,541.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,031.51/347,480.65 = 206,541.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,031.51x = 347,480.65 × 206,541.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,031.51x = 71,769,317,139.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,769,317,139.04/252,031.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,763.27

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