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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,135.52, 345,489.96 and 182,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,135.52, 345,489.96 and 182,044.52 is: 251,441.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,135.52 : 345,489.96 = 182,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,135.52/345,489.96 = 182,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,135.52x = 345,489.96 × 182,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,135.52x = 62,894,553,933.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,894,553,933.02/250,135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,441.91

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