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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,999.23, 348,912.92 and 209,910.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,999.23, 348,912.92 and 209,910.50 is: 289,488.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,999.23 : 348,912.92 = 209,910.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,999.23/348,912.92 = 209,910.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,999.23x = 348,912.92 × 209,910.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,999.23x = 73,240,482,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,240,482,699.54/252,999.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,488.96

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