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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,298.84, 378,448.23 and 173,173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,298.84, 378,448.23 and 173,173.18 is: 259,759.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,298.84 : 378,448.23 = 173,173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,298.84/378,448.23 = 173,173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,298.84x = 378,448.23 × 173,173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,298.84x = 65,537,083,454.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,537,083,454.47/252,298.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,759.75

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