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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,972.75, 348,696.39 and 171,274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,972.75, 348,696.39 and 171,274.95 is: 236,084.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,972.75 : 348,696.39 = 171,274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,972.75/348,696.39 = 171,274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,972.75x = 348,696.39 × 171,274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,972.75x = 59,722,956,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,722,956,762.43/252,972.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,084.55

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