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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,172.10, 349,258.52 and 180,591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,172.10, 349,258.52 and 180,591.02 is: 249,130.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,172.10 : 349,258.52 = 180,591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,172.10/349,258.52 = 180,591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,172.10x = 349,258.52 × 180,591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,172.10x = 63,072,952,370.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,072,952,370.49/253,172.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,130.74

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