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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,525.60, 379,225.80 and 244,652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,525.60, 379,225.80 and 244,652.40 is: 367,402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,525.60 : 379,225.80 = 244,652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,525.60/379,225.80 = 244,652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,525.60x = 379,225.80 × 244,652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,525.60x = 92,778,502,111.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,778,502,111.92/252,525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,402.36

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