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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,008.24, 378,012.36 and 172,882.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,008.24, 378,012.36 and 172,882.64 is: 259,323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,008.24 : 378,012.36 = 172,882.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,008.24/378,012.36 = 172,882.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,008.24x = 378,012.36 × 172,882.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,008.24x = 65,351,774,749.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,351,774,749.43/252,008.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,323.96

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