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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,767.08, 377,511.89 and 229,027.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,767.08, 377,511.89 and 229,027.24 is: 342,056.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,767.08 : 377,511.89 = 229,027.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,767.08/377,511.89 = 229,027.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,767.08x = 377,511.89 × 229,027.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,767.08x = 86,460,506,233.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,460,506,233.88/252,767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,056.04

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