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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,516.54, 377,839.24 and 202,445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,516.54, 377,839.24 and 202,445.16 is: 302,917.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,516.54 : 377,839.24 = 202,445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,516.54/377,839.24 = 202,445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,516.54x = 377,839.24 × 202,445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,516.54x = 76,491,725,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,491,725,396.08/252,516.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,917.68

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