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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,175.09, 352,250.70 and 181,635.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,175.09, 352,250.70 and 181,635.39 is: 250,734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,175.09 : 352,250.70 = 181,635.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,175.09/352,250.70 = 181,635.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,175.09x = 352,250.70 × 181,635.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,175.09x = 63,981,193,272.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,981,193,272.27/255,175.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,734.48

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