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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,380.76, 347,576.81 and 246,869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,380.76, 347,576.81 and 246,869.52 is: 339,986.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,380.76 : 347,576.81 = 246,869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,380.76/347,576.81 = 246,869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,380.76x = 347,576.81 × 246,869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,380.76x = 85,806,119,013.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,806,119,013.48/252,380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,986.77

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