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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,414.58, 354,838.35 and 180,718.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,414.58, 354,838.35 and 180,718.52 is: 249,115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,414.58 : 354,838.35 = 180,718.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,414.58/354,838.35 = 180,718.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,414.58x = 354,838.35 × 180,718.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,414.58x = 64,125,860,564.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,125,860,564.15/257,414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,115.10

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