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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,262.97, 349,625.61 and 247,539.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,262.97, 349,625.61 and 247,539.05 is: 343,078.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,262.97 : 349,625.61 = 247,539.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,262.97/349,625.61 = 247,539.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,262.97x = 349,625.61 × 247,539.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,262.97x = 86,545,989,606.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,545,989,606.94/252,262.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,078.46

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