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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,848.14, 349,013.59 and 201,259.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,848.14, 349,013.59 and 201,259.87 is: 277,804.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,848.14 : 349,013.59 = 201,259.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,848.14/349,013.59 = 201,259.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,848.14x = 349,013.59 × 201,259.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,848.14x = 70,242,428,375.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,242,428,375.95/252,848.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,804.81

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