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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,514.98, 352,421.82 and 187,509

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,514.98, 352,421.82 and 187,509 is: 258,623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,514.98 : 352,421.82 = 187,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,514.98/352,421.82 = 187,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,514.98x = 352,421.82 × 187,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,514.98x = 66,082,263,046.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,082,263,046.38/255,514.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,623.83

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