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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,905.34, 362,711.91 and 182,404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,905.34, 362,711.91 and 182,404.30 is: 251,650.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,905.34 : 362,711.91 = 182,404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,905.34/362,711.91 = 182,404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,905.34x = 362,711.91 × 182,404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,905.34x = 66,160,212,045.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,160,212,045.21/262,905.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,650.32

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