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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,038.91, 347,984.60 and 176,456.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,038.91, 347,984.60 and 176,456.19 is: 243,629.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,038.91 : 347,984.60 = 176,456.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,038.91/347,984.60 = 176,456.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,038.91x = 347,984.60 × 176,456.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,038.91x = 61,404,035,812.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,404,035,812.39/252,038.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,629.19

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