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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,120.23, 363,271.95 and 182,519.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,120.23, 363,271.95 and 182,519.56 is: 251,992.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,120.23 : 363,271.95 = 182,519.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,120.23/363,271.95 = 182,519.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,120.23x = 363,271.95 × 182,519.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,120.23x = 66,304,236,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,304,236,474.34/263,120.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,992.17

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