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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,279.51, 377,663.67 and 243,307.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,279.51, 377,663.67 and 243,307.28 is: 364,232.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,279.51 : 377,663.67 = 243,307.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,279.51/377,663.67 = 243,307.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,279.51x = 377,663.67 × 243,307.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,279.51x = 91,888,320,302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,888,320,302.52/252,279.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,232.20

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