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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,962.92, 392,353.59 and 183,427.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,962.92, 392,353.59 and 183,427.75 is: 274,727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,962.92 : 392,353.59 = 183,427.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,962.92/392,353.59 = 183,427.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,962.92x = 392,353.59 × 183,427.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,962.92x = 71,968,536,218.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,968,536,218.12/261,962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,727.95

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