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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,058.98, 347,607.66 and 183,968.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,058.98, 347,607.66 and 183,968.16 is: 253,705.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,058.98 : 347,607.66 = 183,968.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,058.98/347,607.66 = 183,968.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,058.98x = 347,607.66 × 183,968.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,058.98x = 63,948,741,612.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,948,741,612.11/252,058.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,705.47

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