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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,571.07, 350,394.36 and 181,837.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,571.07, 350,394.36 and 181,837.47 is: 251,270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,571.07 : 350,394.36 = 181,837.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,571.07/350,394.36 = 181,837.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,571.07x = 350,394.36 × 181,837.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,571.07x = 63,714,823,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,714,823,924.67/253,571.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,270.08

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