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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,530.19, 348,524.82 and 175,999.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,530.19, 348,524.82 and 175,999.77 is: 242,902.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,530.19 : 348,524.82 = 175,999.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,530.19/348,524.82 = 175,999.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,530.19x = 348,524.82 × 175,999.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,530.19x = 61,340,288,159.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,340,288,159.29/252,530.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,902.79

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