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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,168.72, 347,514.26 and 180,423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,168.72, 347,514.26 and 180,423.78 is: 248,642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,168.72 : 347,514.26 = 180,423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,168.72/347,514.26 = 180,423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,168.72x = 347,514.26 × 180,423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,168.72x = 62,699,836,393.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,699,836,393.10/252,168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,642.40

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