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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,007.36, 404,577.64 and 252,997.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,007.36, 404,577.64 and 252,997.37 is: 377,691.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,007.36 : 404,577.64 = 252,997.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,007.36/404,577.64 = 252,997.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,007.36x = 404,577.64 × 252,997.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,007.36x = 102,357,076,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,357,076,225.43/271,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,691.14

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