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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,694.50, 348,303.12 and 179,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,694.50, 348,303.12 and 179,132 is: 246,907.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,694.50 : 348,303.12 = 179,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,694.50/348,303.12 = 179,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,694.50x = 348,303.12 × 179,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,694.50x = 62,392,234,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,392,234,491.84/252,694.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,907.77

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