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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,997.60, 377,996.40 and 252,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,997.60, 377,996.40 and 252,002.40 is: 348,926.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,997.60 : 377,996.40 = 252,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,997.60/377,996.40 = 252,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,997.60x = 377,996.40 × 252,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,997.60x = 95,255,999,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,255,999,991.36/272,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,926.14

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