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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,217.16, 375,634.02 and 252,155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,217.16, 375,634.02 and 252,155.08 is: 347,950.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,217.16 : 375,634.02 = 252,155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,217.16/375,634.02 = 252,155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,217.16x = 375,634.02 × 252,155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,217.16x = 94,718,026,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,718,026,363.82/272,217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,950.24

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