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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,044.52, 382,123.44 and 178,981.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,044.52, 382,123.44 and 178,981.74 is: 268,161.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,044.52 : 382,123.44 = 178,981.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,044.52/382,123.44 = 178,981.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,044.52x = 382,123.44 × 178,981.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,044.52x = 68,393,118,185.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,393,118,185.99/255,044.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,161.49

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