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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,462.79, 346,735.22 and 183,359.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,462.79, 346,735.22 and 183,359.61 is: 252,829.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,462.79 : 346,735.22 = 183,359.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,462.79/346,735.22 = 183,359.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,462.79x = 346,735.22 × 183,359.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,462.79x = 63,577,233,795.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,577,233,795.67/251,462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,829.59

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