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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,903.84, 362,709.84 and 182,402.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,903.84, 362,709.84 and 182,402.80 is: 251,648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,903.84 : 362,709.84 = 182,402.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,903.84/362,709.84 = 182,402.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,903.84x = 362,709.84 × 182,402.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,903.84x = 66,159,290,403.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,159,290,403.55/262,903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,648.25

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