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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,341.86, 391,701.75 and 182,026.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,341.86, 391,701.75 and 182,026.66 is: 272,823.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,341.86 : 391,701.75 = 182,026.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,341.86/391,701.75 = 182,026.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,341.86x = 391,701.75 × 182,026.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,341.86x = 71,300,161,268.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,300,161,268.66/261,341.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,823.35

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