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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,460.54, 346,732.11 and 183,357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,460.54, 346,732.11 and 183,357.36 is: 252,826.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,460.54 : 346,732.11 = 183,357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,460.54/346,732.11 = 183,357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,460.54x = 346,732.11 × 183,357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,460.54x = 63,575,884,316.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,575,884,316.83/251,460.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,826.48

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