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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,892.62, 427,903.90 and 252,540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,892.62, 427,903.90 and 252,540.36 is: 348,711.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,892.62 : 427,903.90 = 252,540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,892.62/427,903.90 = 252,540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,892.62x = 427,903.90 × 252,540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,892.62x = 108,063,004,951.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,063,004,951.40/309,892.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,711.13

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