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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,588.06, 349,027.47 and 179,864.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,588.06, 349,027.47 and 179,864.69 is: 248,537.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,588.06 : 349,027.47 = 179,864.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,588.06/349,027.47 = 179,864.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,588.06x = 349,027.47 × 179,864.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,588.06x = 62,777,715,947.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,777,715,947.90/252,588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,537.94

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