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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,198.24, 352,311.66 and 178,951.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,198.24, 352,311.66 and 178,951.32 is: 247,049.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,198.24 : 352,311.66 = 178,951.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,198.24/352,311.66 = 178,951.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,198.24x = 352,311.66 × 178,951.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,198.24x = 63,046,636,608.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,046,636,608.39/255,198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,049.65

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