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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,571.32, 352,344.30 and 178,987.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,571.32, 352,344.30 and 178,987.32 is: 246,761.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,571.32 : 352,344.30 = 178,987.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,571.32/352,344.30 = 178,987.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,571.32x = 352,344.30 × 178,987.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,571.32x = 63,065,161,974.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,065,161,974.28/255,571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,761.50

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