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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,512.02, 348,499.83 and 175,981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,512.02, 348,499.83 and 175,981.60 is: 242,877.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,512.02 : 348,499.83 = 175,981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,512.02/348,499.83 = 175,981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,512.02x = 348,499.83 × 175,981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,512.02x = 61,329,557,683.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,329,557,683.13/252,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,877.78

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