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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,457.92, 392,186.88 and 182,725.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,457.92, 392,186.88 and 182,725.92 is: 274,088.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,457.92 : 392,186.88 = 182,725.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,457.92/392,186.88 = 182,725.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,457.92x = 392,186.88 × 182,725.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,457.92x = 71,662,708,459.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,662,708,459.93/261,457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,088.88

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