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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,529.45, 348,009.82 and 180,784.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,529.45, 348,009.82 and 180,784.91 is: 249,138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,529.45 : 348,009.82 = 180,784.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,529.45/348,009.82 = 180,784.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,529.45x = 348,009.82 × 180,784.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,529.45x = 62,914,924,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,914,924,405.88/252,529.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,138.96

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