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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,122.73, 363,275.40 and 182,522.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,122.73, 363,275.40 and 182,522.06 is: 251,995.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,122.73 : 363,275.40 = 182,522.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,122.73/363,275.40 = 182,522.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,122.73x = 363,275.40 × 182,522.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,122.73x = 66,305,774,355.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,305,774,355.32/263,122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,995.62

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