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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,585.38, 348,567.83 and 172,153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,585.38, 348,567.83 and 172,153.41 is: 237,571.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,585.38 : 348,567.83 = 172,153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,585.38/348,567.83 = 172,153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,585.38x = 348,567.83 × 172,153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,585.38x = 60,007,140,989.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,007,140,989.17/252,585.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,571.71

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