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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,831.24, 348,717.96 and 176,354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,831.24, 348,717.96 and 176,354.28 is: 243,236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,831.24 : 348,717.96 = 176,354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,831.24/348,717.96 = 176,354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,831.24x = 348,717.96 × 176,354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,831.24x = 61,497,904,758.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,497,904,758.87/252,831.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,236.97

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