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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,414.48, 347,623.29 and 246,903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,414.48, 347,623.29 and 246,903.24 is: 340,033.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,414.48 : 347,623.29 = 246,903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,414.48/347,623.29 = 246,903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,414.48x = 347,623.29 × 246,903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,414.48x = 85,829,316,600.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,829,316,600.46/252,414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,033.25

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