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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,045.16, 347,993.22 and 176,462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,045.16, 347,993.22 and 176,462.44 is: 243,637.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,045.16 : 347,993.22 = 176,462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,045.16/347,993.22 = 176,462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,045.16x = 347,993.22 × 176,462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,045.16x = 61,407,732,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,407,732,704.66/252,045.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,637.82

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