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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,511.02, 348,498.45 and 175,980.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,511.02, 348,498.45 and 175,980.60 is: 242,876.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,511.02 : 348,498.45 = 175,980.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,511.02/348,498.45 = 175,980.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,511.02x = 348,498.45 × 175,980.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,511.02x = 61,328,966,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,328,966,330.07/252,511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,876.40

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