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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,801.44, 349,006.12 and 172,347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,801.44, 349,006.12 and 172,347.18 is: 237,934.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,801.44 : 349,006.12 = 172,347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,801.44/349,006.12 = 172,347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,801.44x = 349,006.12 × 172,347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,801.44x = 60,150,218,845.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,150,218,845.10/252,801.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,934.64

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