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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,083.52, 377,731.51 and 214,488.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,083.52, 377,731.51 and 214,488.99 is: 321,398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,083.52 : 377,731.51 = 214,488.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,083.52/377,731.51 = 214,488.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,083.52x = 377,731.51 × 214,488.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,083.52x = 81,019,250,071.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,019,250,071.07/252,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,398.44

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