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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,609.48, 346,937.64 and 183,506.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,609.48, 346,937.64 and 183,506.30 is: 253,031.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,609.48 : 346,937.64 = 183,506.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,609.48/346,937.64 = 183,506.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,609.48x = 346,937.64 × 183,506.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,609.48x = 63,665,242,647.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,665,242,647.13/251,609.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,031.97

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