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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,553.66, 356,509.87 and 182,048.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,553.66, 356,509.87 and 182,048.30 is: 251,019.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,553.66 : 356,509.87 = 182,048.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,553.66/356,509.87 = 182,048.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,553.66x = 356,509.87 × 182,048.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,553.66x = 64,902,015,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,902,015,766.72/258,553.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,019.52

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