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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,541.88, 348,638.82 and 184,482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,541.88, 348,638.82 and 184,482.44 is: 254,681.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,541.88 : 348,638.82 = 184,482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,541.88/348,638.82 = 184,482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,541.88x = 348,638.82 × 184,482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,541.88x = 64,317,740,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,317,740,192.32/252,541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,681.48

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