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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,611.92, 347,333.40 and 179,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,611.92, 347,333.40 and 179,867.52 is: 248,295.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,611.92 : 347,333.40 = 179,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,611.92/347,333.40 = 179,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,611.92x = 347,333.40 × 179,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,611.92x = 62,473,997,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,473,997,271.17/251,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,295.06

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