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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,294.58, 347,804.82 and 198,486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,294.58, 347,804.82 and 198,486.28 is: 273,626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,294.58 : 347,804.82 = 198,486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,294.58/347,804.82 = 198,486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,294.58x = 347,804.82 × 198,486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,294.58x = 69,034,484,887.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,034,484,887.87/252,294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,626.51

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