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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,659.72, 349,688.68 and 182,016.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,659.72, 349,688.68 and 182,016.84 is: 250,923.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,659.72 : 349,688.68 = 182,016.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,659.72/349,688.68 = 182,016.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,659.72x = 349,688.68 × 182,016.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,659.72x = 63,649,228,517.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,649,228,517.37/253,659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,923.67

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