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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,727.22, 348,903.65 and 172,272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,727.22, 348,903.65 and 172,272.96 is: 237,832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,727.22 : 348,903.65 = 172,272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,727.22/348,903.65 = 172,272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,727.22x = 348,903.65 × 172,272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,727.22x = 60,106,664,970.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,106,664,970.99/252,727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,832.17

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