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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,663.63, 348,260.30 and 179,100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,663.63, 348,260.30 and 179,100.71 is: 246,864.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,663.63 : 348,260.30 = 179,100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,663.63/348,260.30 = 179,100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,663.63x = 348,260.30 × 179,100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,663.63x = 62,373,664,358.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,373,664,358.01/252,663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,864.44

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