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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,987.76, 389,236.16 and 252,094.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,987.76, 389,236.16 and 252,094.20 is: 347,973.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,987.76 : 389,236.16 = 252,094.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,987.76/389,236.16 = 252,094.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,987.76x = 389,236.16 × 252,094.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,987.76x = 98,124,178,366.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,124,178,366.27/281,987.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,973.18

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