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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,069.40, 378,104.10 and 243,515.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,069.40, 378,104.10 and 243,515.80 is: 365,273.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,069.40 : 378,104.10 = 243,515.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,069.40/378,104.10 = 243,515.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,069.40x = 378,104.10 × 243,515.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,069.40x = 92,074,322,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,074,322,394.78/252,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,273.70

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