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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,291.67, 347,879.67 and 206,208.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,291.67, 347,879.67 and 206,208.33 is: 284,336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,291.67 : 347,879.67 = 206,208.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,291.67/347,879.67 = 206,208.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,291.67x = 347,879.67 × 206,208.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,291.67x = 71,735,685,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,735,685,791.65/252,291.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,336.32

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