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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,989.21, 362,756.80 and 182,387.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,989.21, 362,756.80 and 182,387.33 is: 251,577.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,989.21 : 362,756.80 = 182,387.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,989.21/362,756.80 = 182,387.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,989.21x = 362,756.80 × 182,387.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,989.21x = 66,162,244,191.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,162,244,191.34/262,989.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,577.79

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