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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,484.52, 357,781.84 and 183,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,484.52, 357,781.84 and 183,016.20 is: 252,345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,484.52 : 357,781.84 = 183,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,484.52/357,781.84 = 183,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,484.52x = 357,781.84 × 183,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,484.52x = 65,479,872,785.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,479,872,785.81/259,484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,345.97

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