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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,210.33, 401,739.58 and 252,507.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,210.33, 401,739.58 and 252,507.67 is: 378,219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,210.33 : 401,739.58 = 252,507.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,210.33/401,739.58 = 252,507.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,210.33x = 401,739.58 × 252,507.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,210.33x = 101,442,324,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,442,324,603.86/268,210.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,219.31

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