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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,172.87, 357,778.62 and 182,754.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,172.87, 357,778.62 and 182,754.23 is: 252,285.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,172.87 : 357,778.62 = 182,754.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,172.87/357,778.62 = 182,754.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,172.87x = 357,778.62 × 182,754.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,172.87x = 65,385,554,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,385,554,419.67/259,172.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,285.49

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