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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,264.14, 423,402.54 and 252,330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,264.14, 423,402.54 and 252,330.12 is: 379,846.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,264.14 : 423,402.54 = 252,330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,264.14/423,402.54 = 252,330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,264.14x = 423,402.54 × 252,330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,264.14x = 106,837,213,726.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,837,213,726.51/281,264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,846.55

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