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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,586.43, 356,622.13 and 181,022.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,586.43, 356,622.13 and 181,022.34 is: 249,651.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,586.43 : 356,622.13 = 181,022.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,586.43/356,622.13 = 181,022.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,586.43x = 356,622.13 × 181,022.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,586.43x = 64,556,572,015.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,556,572,015.83/258,586.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,651.82

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