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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,006.23, 404,575.96 and 252,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,006.23, 404,575.96 and 252,996.24 is: 377,689.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,006.23 : 404,575.96 = 252,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,006.23/404,575.96 = 252,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,006.23x = 404,575.96 × 252,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,006.23x = 102,356,196,041.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,356,196,041.90/271,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,689.46

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