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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,247.92, 347,740.47 and 198,439.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,247.92, 347,740.47 and 198,439.53 is: 273,562.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,247.92 : 347,740.47 = 198,439.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,247.92/347,740.47 = 198,439.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,247.92x = 347,740.47 × 198,439.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,247.92x = 69,005,455,428.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,005,455,428.78/252,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,562.04

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