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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,611.73, 379,190.57 and 224,710.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,611.73, 379,190.57 and 224,710.47 is: 337,308.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,611.73 : 379,190.57 = 224,710.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,611.73/379,190.57 = 224,710.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,611.73x = 379,190.57 × 224,710.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,611.73x = 85,208,090,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,208,090,080.72/252,611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,308.53

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