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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,904.34, 362,710.53 and 182,403.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,904.34, 362,710.53 and 182,403.30 is: 251,648.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,904.34 : 362,710.53 = 182,403.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,904.34/362,710.53 = 182,403.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,904.34x = 362,710.53 × 182,403.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,904.34x = 66,159,597,616.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,159,597,616.75/262,904.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,648.94

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