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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,116.23, 363,266.42 and 182,515.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,116.23, 363,266.42 and 182,515.56 is: 251,986.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,116.23 : 363,266.42 = 182,515.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,116.23/363,266.42 = 182,515.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,116.23x = 363,266.42 × 182,515.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,116.23x = 66,301,774,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,301,774,075.50/263,116.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,986.64

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