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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,670.26, 348,269.52 and 179,107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,670.26, 348,269.52 and 179,107.32 is: 246,873.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,670.26 : 348,269.52 = 179,107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,670.26/348,269.52 = 179,107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,670.26x = 348,269.52 × 179,107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,670.26x = 62,377,620,364.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,377,620,364.89/252,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,873.61

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