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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,122.23, 363,274.71 and 182,521.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,122.23, 363,274.71 and 182,521.56 is: 251,994.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,122.23 : 363,274.71 = 182,521.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,122.23/363,274.71 = 182,521.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,122.23x = 363,274.71 × 182,521.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,122.23x = 66,305,466,777.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,305,466,777.75/263,122.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,994.93

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