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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,208.48, 388,114.11 and 252,333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,208.48, 388,114.11 and 252,333.12 is: 376,367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,208.48 : 388,114.11 = 252,333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,208.48/388,114.11 = 252,333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,208.48x = 388,114.11 × 252,333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,208.48x = 97,934,044,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,934,044,292.32/260,208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,367.61

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