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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,506.52, 348,960.54 and 207,113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,506.52, 348,960.54 and 207,113.88 is: 286,228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,506.52 : 348,960.54 = 207,113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,506.52/348,960.54 = 207,113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,506.52x = 348,960.54 × 207,113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,506.52x = 72,274,571,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,274,571,406.30/252,506.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,228.54

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