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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,725.33, 348,901.07 and 172,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,725.33, 348,901.07 and 172,271.04 is: 237,829.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,725.33 : 348,901.07 = 172,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,725.33/348,901.07 = 172,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,725.33x = 348,901.07 × 172,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,725.33x = 60,105,549,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,105,549,324.66/252,725.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,829.55

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