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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,421.78, 346,040.35 and 182,320.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,421.78, 346,040.35 and 182,320.55 is: 251,936.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,421.78 : 346,040.35 = 182,320.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,421.78/346,040.35 = 182,320.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,421.78x = 346,040.35 × 182,320.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,421.78x = 63,090,267,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,090,267,992.32/250,421.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,936.02

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