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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,176.09, 352,252.08 and 181,636.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,176.09, 352,252.08 and 181,636.39 is: 250,735.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,176.09 : 352,252.08 = 181,636.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,176.09/352,252.08 = 181,636.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,176.09x = 352,252.08 × 181,636.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,176.09x = 63,981,796,181.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,981,796,181.19/255,176.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,735.86

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