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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,729.34, 348,173.77 and 176,109.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,729.34, 348,173.77 and 176,109.39 is: 242,617.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,729.34 : 348,173.77 = 176,109.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,729.34/348,173.77 = 176,109.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,729.34x = 348,173.77 × 176,109.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,729.34x = 61,316,669,643.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,316,669,643.32/252,729.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,617.93

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