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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,459.19, 348,424.31 and 184,442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,459.19, 348,424.31 and 184,442.12 is: 254,552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,459.19 : 348,424.31 = 184,442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,459.19/348,424.31 = 184,442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,459.19x = 348,424.31 × 184,442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,459.19x = 64,264,118,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,264,118,421.51/252,459.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,552.50

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