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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,806.20, 349,012.68 and 172,351.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,806.20, 349,012.68 and 172,351.95 is: 237,941.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,806.20 : 349,012.68 = 172,351.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,806.20/349,012.68 = 172,351.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,806.20x = 349,012.68 × 172,351.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,806.20x = 60,153,015,972.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,153,015,972.73/252,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,941.22

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