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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,084.65, 347,398.31 and 180,340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,084.65, 347,398.31 and 180,340.11 is: 248,527.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,084.65 : 347,398.31 = 180,340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,084.65/347,398.31 = 180,340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,084.65x = 347,398.31 × 180,340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,084.65x = 62,649,848,537.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,649,848,537.51/252,084.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,527.03

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