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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,747.40, 379,121.10 and 233,501.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,747.40, 379,121.10 and 233,501.80 is: 350,252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,747.40 : 379,121.10 = 233,501.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,747.40/379,121.10 = 233,501.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,747.40x = 379,121.10 × 233,501.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,747.40x = 88,525,459,267.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,525,459,267.98/252,747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,252.70

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