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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,990.25, 389,239.61 and 252,096.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,990.25, 389,239.61 and 252,096.70 is: 347,976.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,990.25 : 389,239.61 = 252,096.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,990.25/389,239.61 = 252,096.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,990.25x = 389,239.61 × 252,096.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,990.25x = 98,126,021,190.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,126,021,190.29/281,990.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,976.65

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