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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,715.63, 348,463.25 and 206,631.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,715.63, 348,463.25 and 206,631.49 is: 284,918.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,715.63 : 348,463.25 = 206,631.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,715.63/348,463.25 = 206,631.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,715.63x = 348,463.25 × 206,631.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,715.63x = 72,003,478,815.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,003,478,815.43/252,715.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,918.98

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