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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,604.18, 378,649.90 and 215,735.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,604.18, 378,649.90 and 215,735.47 is: 323,384.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,604.18 : 378,649.90 = 215,735.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,604.18/378,649.90 = 215,735.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,604.18x = 378,649.90 × 215,735.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,604.18x = 81,688,213,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,688,213,465.00/252,604.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,384.25

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