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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,088.64, 347,403.82 and 180,344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,088.64, 347,403.82 and 180,344.12 is: 248,532.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,088.64 : 347,403.82 = 180,344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,088.64/347,403.82 = 180,344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,088.64x = 347,403.82 × 180,344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,088.64x = 62,652,236,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,652,236,202.54/252,088.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,532.56

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