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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,067.59, 347,619.56 and 183,976.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,067.59, 347,619.56 and 183,976.79 is: 253,717.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,067.59 : 347,619.56 = 183,976.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,067.59/347,619.56 = 183,976.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,067.59x = 347,619.56 × 183,976.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,067.59x = 63,953,928,132.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,953,928,132.03/252,067.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,717.38

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