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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,844.30, 348,599.54 and 180,329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,844.30, 348,599.54 and 180,329.87 is: 248,623.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,844.30 : 348,599.54 = 180,329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,844.30/348,599.54 = 180,329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,844.30x = 348,599.54 × 180,329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,844.30x = 62,862,911,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,862,911,052.58/252,844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,623.01

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