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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,072.98, 347,626.98 and 183,982.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,072.98, 347,626.98 and 183,982.16 is: 253,724.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,072.98 : 347,626.98 = 183,982.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,072.98/347,626.98 = 183,982.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,072.98x = 347,626.98 × 183,982.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,072.98x = 63,957,162,654.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,957,162,654.68/252,072.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,724.78

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