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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,554.66, 356,511.24 and 182,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,554.66, 356,511.24 and 182,049.30 is: 251,020.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,554.66 : 356,511.24 = 182,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,554.66/356,511.24 = 182,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,554.66x = 356,511.24 × 182,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,554.66x = 64,902,621,684.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,902,621,684.13/258,554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,020.89

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