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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,728.40, 379,655.80 and 211,256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,728.40, 379,655.80 and 211,256.40 is: 317,355.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,728.40 : 379,655.80 = 211,256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,728.40/379,655.80 = 211,256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,728.40x = 379,655.80 × 211,256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,728.40x = 80,204,717,547.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,204,717,547.12/252,728.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,355.38

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