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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,662, 358,333.56 and 184,341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,662, 358,333.56 and 184,341.72 is: 254,391.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,662 : 358,333.56 = 184,341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,662/358,333.56 = 184,341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,662x = 358,333.56 × 184,341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,662x = 66,055,824,784.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,055,824,784.12/259,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,391.57

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