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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,608.48, 346,936.26 and 183,505.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,608.48, 346,936.26 and 183,505.30 is: 253,030.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,608.48 : 346,936.26 = 183,505.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,608.48/346,936.26 = 183,505.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,608.48x = 346,936.26 × 183,505.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,608.48x = 63,664,642,292.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,664,642,292.98/251,608.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,030.59

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