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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,712.94, 377,430.96 and 228,973.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,712.94, 377,430.96 and 228,973.05 is: 341,975.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,712.94 : 377,430.96 = 228,973.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,712.94/377,430.96 = 228,973.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,712.94x = 377,430.96 × 228,973.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,712.94x = 86,421,518,075.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,421,518,075.63/252,712.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,975.05

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