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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,500.67, 392,251.01 and 182,768.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,500.67, 392,251.01 and 182,768.67 is: 274,153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,500.67 : 392,251.01 = 182,768.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,500.67/392,251.01 = 182,768.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,500.67x = 392,251.01 × 182,768.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,500.67x = 71,691,194,490.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,691,194,490.01/261,500.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,153.01

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