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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,860.06, 358,621.29 and 183,403.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,860.06, 358,621.29 and 183,403.62 is: 253,107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,860.06 : 358,621.29 = 183,403.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,860.06/358,621.29 = 183,403.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,860.06x = 358,621.29 × 183,403.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,860.06x = 65,772,442,795.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,772,442,795.07/259,860.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,107.16

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