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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,331.44, 352,197.72 and 183,597.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,331.44, 352,197.72 and 183,597.84 is: 253,250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,331.44 : 352,197.72 = 183,597.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,331.44/352,197.72 = 183,597.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,331.44x = 352,197.72 × 183,597.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,331.44x = 64,662,740,644.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,662,740,644.92/255,331.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,250.21

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