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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,727.80, 348,480.02 and 206,643.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,727.80, 348,480.02 and 206,643.66 is: 284,935.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,727.80 : 348,480.02 = 206,643.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,727.80/348,480.02 = 206,643.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,727.80x = 348,480.02 × 206,643.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,727.80x = 72,011,186,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,011,186,769.67/252,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,935.76

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