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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,964.26, 376,627.01 and 249,432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,964.26, 376,627.01 and 249,432.12 is: 371,368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,964.26 : 376,627.01 = 249,432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,964.26/376,627.01 = 249,432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,964.26x = 376,627.01 × 249,432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,964.26x = 93,942,872,306.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,942,872,306.40/252,964.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,368.16

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