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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,556.66, 356,514.01 and 182,051.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,556.66, 356,514.01 and 182,051.31 is: 251,023.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,556.66 : 356,514.01 = 182,051.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,556.66/356,514.01 = 182,051.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,556.66x = 356,514.01 × 182,051.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,556.66x = 64,903,842,553.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,903,842,553.85/258,556.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,023.67

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