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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,540.88, 348,637.44 and 184,481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,540.88, 348,637.44 and 184,481.44 is: 254,680.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,540.88 : 348,637.44 = 184,481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,540.88/348,637.44 = 184,481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,540.88x = 348,637.44 × 184,481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,540.88x = 64,317,136,969.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,317,136,969.11/252,540.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,680.10

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