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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,363.02, 358,040.49 and 182,944.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,363.02, 358,040.49 and 182,944.38 is: 252,547.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,363.02 : 358,040.49 = 182,944.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,363.02/358,040.49 = 182,944.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,363.02x = 358,040.49 × 182,944.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,363.02x = 65,501,495,457.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,501,495,457.95/259,363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,547.55

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