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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,860.56, 358,621.98 and 183,404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,860.56, 358,621.98 and 183,404.12 is: 253,107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,860.56 : 358,621.98 = 183,404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,860.56/358,621.98 = 183,404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,860.56x = 358,621.98 × 183,404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,860.56x = 65,772,748,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,772,748,654.56/259,860.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,107.85

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