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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,149.52, 629,475.23 and 252,195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,149.52, 629,475.23 and 252,195.17 is: 348,023.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,149.52 : 629,475.23 = 252,195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,149.52/629,475.23 = 252,195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,149.52x = 629,475.23 × 252,195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,149.52x = 158,750,610,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,750,610,123.75/456,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,023.19

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