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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,449.03, 346,077.90 and 182,347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,449.03, 346,077.90 and 182,347.74 is: 251,973.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,449.03 : 346,077.90 = 182,347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,449.03/346,077.90 = 182,347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,449.03x = 346,077.90 × 182,347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,449.03x = 63,106,522,928.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,106,522,928.95/250,449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,973.52

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