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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,535.04, 376,732.72 and 245,670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,535.04, 376,732.72 and 245,670.56 is: 366,492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,535.04 : 376,732.72 = 245,670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,535.04/376,732.72 = 245,670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,535.04x = 376,732.72 × 245,670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,535.04x = 92,552,138,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,552,138,292.72/252,535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,492.26

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