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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,609.36, 348,008.77 and 175,989.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,609.36, 348,008.77 and 175,989.86 is: 242,453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,609.36 : 348,008.77 = 175,989.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,609.36/348,008.77 = 175,989.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,609.36x = 348,008.77 × 175,989.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,609.36x = 61,246,015,711.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,246,015,711.14/252,609.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,453.47

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