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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,115.23, 363,265.04 and 182,514.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,115.23, 363,265.04 and 182,514.56 is: 251,985.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,115.23 : 363,265.04 = 182,514.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,115.23/363,265.04 = 182,514.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,115.23x = 363,265.04 × 182,514.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,115.23x = 66,301,158,026.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,301,158,026.41/263,115.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,985.25

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