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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,114.73, 363,264.35 and 182,514.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,114.73, 363,264.35 and 182,514.06 is: 251,984.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,114.73 : 363,264.35 = 182,514.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,114.73/363,264.35 = 182,514.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,114.73x = 363,264.35 × 182,514.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,114.73x = 66,300,850,459.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,300,850,459.19/263,114.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,984.56

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