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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,832.32, 346,025.28 and 182,743.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,832.32, 346,025.28 and 182,743.36 is: 252,095.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,832.32 : 346,025.28 = 182,743.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,832.32/346,025.28 = 182,743.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,832.32x = 346,025.28 × 182,743.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,832.32x = 63,233,822,312.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,233,822,312.14/250,832.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,095.99

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