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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,605.24, 347,158.23 and 183,659.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,605.24, 347,158.23 and 183,659.25 is: 253,408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,605.24 : 347,158.23 = 183,659.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,605.24/347,158.23 = 183,659.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,605.24x = 347,158.23 × 183,659.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,605.24x = 63,758,819,330.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,758,819,330.03/251,605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,408.16

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