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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,264.92, 352,374.62 and 181,724.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,264.92, 352,374.62 and 181,724.83 is: 250,857.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,264.92 : 352,374.62 = 181,724.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,264.92/352,374.62 = 181,724.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,264.92x = 352,374.62 × 181,724.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,264.92x = 64,035,217,489.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,035,217,489.19/255,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,857.88

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