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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,293.58, 347,803.44 and 198,485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,293.58, 347,803.44 and 198,485.28 is: 273,625.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,293.58 : 347,803.44 = 198,485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,293.58/347,803.44 = 198,485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,293.58x = 347,803.44 × 198,485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,293.58x = 69,033,863,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,033,863,173.36/252,293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,625.13

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