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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,423.54, 348,367.23 and 176,053.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,423.54, 348,367.23 and 176,053.50 is: 242,969.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,423.54 : 348,367.23 = 176,053.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,423.54/348,367.23 = 176,053.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,423.54x = 348,367.23 × 176,053.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,423.54x = 61,331,270,126.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,331,270,126.81/252,423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,969.69

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