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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,968.92, 392,362.58 and 183,433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,968.92, 392,362.58 and 183,433.76 is: 274,736.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,968.92 : 392,362.58 = 183,433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,968.92/392,362.58 = 183,433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,968.92x = 392,362.58 × 183,433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,968.92x = 71,972,543,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,972,543,332.70/261,968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,736.95

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