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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,252.24, 378,624.60 and 208,326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,252.24, 378,624.60 and 208,326.48 is: 312,693.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,252.24 : 378,624.60 = 208,326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,252.24/378,624.60 = 208,326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,252.24x = 378,624.60 × 208,326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,252.24x = 78,877,530,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,877,530,159.41/252,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,693.08

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