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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,361.52, 358,038.42 and 182,942.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,361.52, 358,038.42 and 182,942.88 is: 252,545.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,361.52 : 358,038.42 = 182,942.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,361.52/358,038.42 = 182,942.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,361.52x = 358,038.42 × 182,942.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,361.52x = 65,500,579,705.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,500,579,705.45/259,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,545.48

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