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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,247.56, 347,739.95 and 198,439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,247.56, 347,739.95 and 198,439.16 is: 273,561.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,247.56 : 347,739.95 = 198,439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,247.56/347,739.95 = 198,439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,247.56x = 347,739.95 × 198,439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,247.56x = 69,005,220,845.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,005,220,845.55/252,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,561.50

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