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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,557.66, 356,515.39 and 182,052.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,557.66, 356,515.39 and 182,052.31 is: 251,025.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,557.66 : 356,515.39 = 182,052.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,557.66/356,515.39 = 182,052.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,557.66x = 356,515.39 × 182,052.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,557.66x = 64,904,450,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,904,450,300.05/258,557.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,025.05

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