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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,116.56, 375,494.76 and 252,054.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,116.56, 375,494.76 and 252,054.48 is: 347,811.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,116.56 : 375,494.76 = 252,054.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,116.56/375,494.76 = 252,054.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,116.56x = 375,494.76 × 252,054.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,116.56x = 94,645,136,474.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,645,136,474.52/272,116.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,811.01

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