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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,503.30, 392,254.94 and 182,771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,503.30, 392,254.94 and 182,771.30 is: 274,156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,503.30 : 392,254.94 = 182,771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,503.30/392,254.94 = 182,771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,503.30x = 392,254.94 × 182,771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,503.30x = 71,692,945,315.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,692,945,315.22/261,503.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,156.94

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