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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,999.60, 377,999.16 and 252,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,999.60, 377,999.16 and 252,004.40 is: 348,928.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,999.60 : 377,999.16 = 252,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,999.60/377,999.16 = 252,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,999.60x = 377,999.16 × 252,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,999.60x = 95,257,451,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,257,451,516.30/272,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,928.91

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