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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,088.70, 344,898.87 and 182,263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,088.70, 344,898.87 and 182,263.76 is: 251,361.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,088.70 : 344,898.87 = 182,263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,088.70/344,898.87 = 182,263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,088.70x = 344,898.87 × 182,263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,088.70x = 62,862,564,865.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,862,564,865.95/250,088.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,361.08

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