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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,439.76, 346,065.24 and 182,338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,439.76, 346,065.24 and 182,338.56 is: 251,960.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,439.76 : 346,065.24 = 182,338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,439.76/346,065.24 = 182,338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,439.76x = 346,065.24 × 182,338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,439.76x = 63,101,037,527.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,101,037,527.65/250,439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,960.94

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