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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,880.56, 358,649.60 and 183,424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,880.56, 358,649.60 and 183,424.12 is: 253,135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,880.56 : 358,649.60 = 183,424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,880.56/358,649.60 = 183,424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,880.56x = 358,649.60 × 183,424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,880.56x = 65,784,987,268.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,784,987,268.35/259,880.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,135.47

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