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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,587.43, 356,623.51 and 181,023.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,587.43, 356,623.51 and 181,023.34 is: 249,653.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,587.43 : 356,623.51 = 181,023.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,587.43/356,623.51 = 181,023.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,587.43x = 356,623.51 × 181,023.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,587.43x = 64,557,178,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,557,178,902.72/258,587.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,653.20

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