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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,174.86, 357,781.38 and 182,756.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,174.86, 357,781.38 and 182,756.22 is: 252,288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,174.86 : 357,781.38 = 182,756.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,174.86/357,781.38 = 182,756.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,174.86x = 357,781.38 × 182,756.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,174.86x = 65,386,772,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,386,772,595.18/259,174.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,288.25

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