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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,389.94, 352,278.42 and 183,656.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,389.94, 352,278.42 and 183,656.34 is: 253,330.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,389.94 : 352,278.42 = 183,656.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,389.94/352,278.42 = 183,656.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,389.94x = 352,278.42 × 183,656.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,389.94x = 64,698,165,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,698,165,278.18/255,389.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,330.91

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