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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,274.22, 362,104.02 and 181,672.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,274.22, 362,104.02 and 181,672.74 is: 250,823.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,274.22 : 362,104.02 = 181,672.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,274.22/362,104.02 = 181,672.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,274.22x = 362,104.02 × 181,672.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,274.22x = 65,784,429,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,784,429,478.41/262,274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,823.09

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