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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,986.25, 389,234.09 and 252,092.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,986.25, 389,234.09 and 252,092.70 is: 347,971.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,986.25 : 389,234.09 = 252,092.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,986.25/389,234.09 = 252,092.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,986.25x = 389,234.09 × 252,092.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,986.25x = 98,123,071,419.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,123,071,419.68/281,986.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,971.12

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