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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,371.73, 359,120.03 and 183,811.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,371.73, 359,120.03 and 183,811.01 is: 253,522.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,371.73 : 359,120.03 = 183,811.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,371.73/359,120.03 = 183,811.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,371.73x = 359,120.03 × 183,811.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,371.73x = 66,010,212,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,010,212,710.88/260,371.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,522.97

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