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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,055.98, 347,603.52 and 183,965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,055.98, 347,603.52 and 183,965.16 is: 253,701.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,055.98 : 347,603.52 = 183,965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,055.98/347,603.52 = 183,965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,055.98x = 347,603.52 × 183,965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,055.98x = 63,946,937,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,946,937,173.36/252,055.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,701.33

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