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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,024.20, 391,536.30 and 182,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,024.20, 391,536.30 and 182,292.20 is: 273,438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,024.20 : 391,536.30 = 182,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,024.20/391,536.30 = 182,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,024.20x = 391,536.30 × 182,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,024.20x = 71,374,013,506.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,374,013,506.86/261,024.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,438.30

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