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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,686.56, 348,569.44 and 176,084.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,686.56, 348,569.44 and 176,084.32 is: 242,900.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,686.56 : 348,569.44 = 176,084.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,686.56/348,569.44 = 176,084.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,686.56x = 348,569.44 × 176,084.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,686.56x = 61,377,612,815.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,377,612,815.18/252,686.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,900.19

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