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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,892.54, 375,060.52 and 252,648.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,892.54, 375,060.52 and 252,648.62 is: 348,514.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,892.54 : 375,060.52 = 252,648.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,892.54/375,060.52 = 252,648.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,892.54x = 375,060.52 × 252,648.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,892.54x = 94,758,522,794.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,758,522,794.48/271,892.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,514.61

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