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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,056.98, 347,604.90 and 183,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,056.98, 347,604.90 and 183,966.16 is: 253,702.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,056.98 : 347,604.90 = 183,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,056.98/347,604.90 = 183,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,056.98x = 347,604.90 × 183,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,056.98x = 63,947,538,650.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,947,538,650.18/252,056.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,702.71

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