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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,504.67, 392,257.01 and 182,772.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,504.67, 392,257.01 and 182,772.67 is: 274,159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,504.67 : 392,257.01 = 182,772.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,504.67/392,257.01 = 182,772.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,504.67x = 392,257.01 × 182,772.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,504.67x = 71,693,861,043.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,693,861,043.92/261,504.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,159.01

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