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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,007.39, 347,291.70 and 180,262.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,007.39, 347,291.70 and 180,262.85 is: 248,420.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,007.39 : 347,291.70 = 180,262.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,007.39/347,291.70 = 180,262.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,007.39x = 347,291.70 × 180,262.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,007.39x = 62,603,791,623.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,603,791,623.35/252,007.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,420.46

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