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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,578.52, 344,315.28 and 181,446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,578.52, 344,315.28 and 181,446.12 is: 250,320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,578.52 : 344,315.28 = 181,446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,578.52/344,315.28 = 181,446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,578.52x = 344,315.28 × 181,446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,578.52x = 62,474,671,612.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,474,671,612.71/249,578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,320.71

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