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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,251.72, 362,072.97 and 181,650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,251.72, 362,072.97 and 181,650.24 is: 250,792.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,251.72 : 362,072.97 = 181,650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,251.72/362,072.97 = 181,650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,251.72x = 362,072.97 × 181,650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,251.72x = 65,770,641,898.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,770,641,898.01/262,251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,792.03

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