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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,696.50, 348,305.88 and 179,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,696.50, 348,305.88 and 179,134 is: 246,910.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,696.50 : 348,305.88 = 179,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,696.50/348,305.88 = 179,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,696.50x = 348,305.88 × 179,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,696.50x = 62,393,425,507.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,393,425,507.92/252,696.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,910.53

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