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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,427.66, 352,121.88 and 178,709.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,427.66, 352,121.88 and 178,709.05 is: 246,360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,427.66 : 352,121.88 = 178,709.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,427.66/352,121.88 = 178,709.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,427.66x = 352,121.88 × 178,709.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,427.66x = 62,927,366,659.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,927,366,659.01/255,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,360.82

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