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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,721.79, 348,471.74 and 206,637.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,721.79, 348,471.74 and 206,637.65 is: 284,927.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,721.79 : 348,471.74 = 206,637.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,721.79/348,471.74 = 206,637.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,721.79x = 348,471.74 × 206,637.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,721.79x = 72,007,380,219.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,007,380,219.25/252,721.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,927.48

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