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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,005.39, 347,288.95 and 180,260.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,005.39, 347,288.95 and 180,260.85 is: 248,417.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,005.39 : 347,288.95 = 180,260.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,005.39/347,288.95 = 180,260.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,005.39x = 347,288.95 × 180,260.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,005.39x = 62,602,600,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,602,600,421.30/252,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,417.70

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