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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,802.44, 349,007.50 and 172,348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,802.44, 349,007.50 and 172,348.18 is: 237,936.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,802.44 : 349,007.50 = 172,348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,802.44/349,007.50 = 172,348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,802.44x = 349,007.50 × 172,348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,802.44x = 60,150,807,431.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,150,807,431.35/252,802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,936.02

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