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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,741.82, 359,957.60 and 252,901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,741.82, 359,957.60 and 252,901.74 is: 346,476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,741.82 : 359,957.60 = 252,901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,741.82/359,957.60 = 252,901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,741.82x = 359,957.60 × 252,901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,741.82x = 91,033,903,366.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,033,903,366.22/262,741.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,476.64

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