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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,514.52, 348,503.28 and 175,984.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,514.52, 348,503.28 and 175,984.10 is: 242,881.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,514.52 : 348,503.28 = 175,984.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,514.52/348,503.28 = 175,984.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,514.52x = 348,503.28 × 175,984.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,514.52x = 61,331,036,077.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,331,036,077.85/252,514.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,881.23

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