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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,613.87, 348,014.97 and 175,994.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,613.87, 348,014.97 and 175,994.37 is: 242,459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,613.87 : 348,014.97 = 175,994.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,613.87/348,014.97 = 175,994.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,613.87x = 348,014.97 × 175,994.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,613.87x = 61,248,675,395.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,248,675,395.72/252,613.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,459.67

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