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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,327.56, 347,850.34 and 198,519.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,327.56, 347,850.34 and 198,519.40 is: 273,672.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,327.56 : 347,850.34 = 198,519.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,327.56/347,850.34 = 198,519.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,327.56x = 347,850.34 × 198,519.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,327.56x = 69,055,040,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,055,040,786.60/252,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,672.21

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