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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,569.78, 346,244.40 and 182,468.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,569.78, 346,244.40 and 182,468.22 is: 252,139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,569.78 : 346,244.40 = 182,468.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,569.78/346,244.40 = 182,468.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,569.78x = 346,244.40 × 182,468.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,569.78x = 63,178,599,352.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,178,599,352.97/250,569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,139.74

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