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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,175.36, 357,782.07 and 182,756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,175.36, 357,782.07 and 182,756.72 is: 252,288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,175.36 : 357,782.07 = 182,756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,175.36/357,782.07 = 182,756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,175.36x = 357,782.07 × 182,756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,175.36x = 65,387,077,588.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,387,077,588.01/259,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,288.94

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