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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,068.45, 347,620.66 and 183,977.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,068.45, 347,620.66 and 183,977.56 is: 253,718.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,068.45 : 347,620.66 = 183,977.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,068.45/347,620.66 = 183,977.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,068.45x = 347,620.66 × 183,977.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,068.45x = 63,954,399,094.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,954,399,094.29/252,068.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,718.38

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