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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,212.22, 348,150.02 and 184,764.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,212.22, 348,150.02 and 184,764.89 is: 255,046.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,212.22 : 348,150.02 = 184,764.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,212.22/348,150.02 = 184,764.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,212.22x = 348,150.02 × 184,764.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,212.22x = 64,325,897,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,325,897,484.22/252,212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,046.71

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