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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,527.52, 348,078.90 and 219,738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,527.52, 348,078.90 and 219,738 is: 302,882.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,527.52 : 348,078.90 = 219,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,527.52/348,078.90 = 219,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,527.52x = 348,078.90 × 219,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,527.52x = 76,486,161,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,486,161,328.20/252,527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,882.48

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