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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,034.90, 378,052.35 and 181,176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,034.90, 378,052.35 and 181,176.10 is: 271,764.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,034.90 : 378,052.35 = 181,176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,034.90/378,052.35 = 181,176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,034.90x = 378,052.35 × 181,176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,034.90x = 68,494,050,368.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,494,050,368.84/252,034.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,764.15

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