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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,448.50, 352,627.44 and 181,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,448.50, 352,627.44 and 181,908.60 is: 251,111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,448.50 : 352,627.44 = 181,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,448.50/352,627.44 = 181,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,448.50x = 352,627.44 × 181,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,448.50x = 64,145,963,931.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,145,963,931.98/255,448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,111.14

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