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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,440.76, 346,066.62 and 182,339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,440.76, 346,066.62 and 182,339.56 is: 251,962.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,440.76 : 346,066.62 = 182,339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,440.76/346,066.62 = 182,339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,440.76x = 346,066.62 × 182,339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,440.76x = 63,101,635,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,101,635,221.49/250,440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,962.32

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