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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,552.66, 356,508.49 and 182,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,552.66, 356,508.49 and 182,047.30 is: 251,018.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,552.66 : 356,508.49 = 182,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,552.66/356,508.49 = 182,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,552.66x = 356,508.49 × 182,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,552.66x = 64,901,407,026.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,901,407,026.53/258,552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,018.14

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