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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,104.30, 392,565.60 and 183,569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,104.30, 392,565.60 and 183,569.04 is: 274,939.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,104.30 : 392,565.60 = 183,569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,104.30/392,565.60 = 183,569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,104.30x = 392,565.60 × 183,569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,104.30x = 72,062,890,329.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,062,890,329.02/262,104.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,939.75

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