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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,123.23, 363,276.09 and 182,522.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,123.23, 363,276.09 and 182,522.56 is: 251,996.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,123.23 : 363,276.09 = 182,522.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,123.23/363,276.09 = 182,522.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,123.23x = 363,276.09 × 182,522.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,123.23x = 66,306,081,933.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,306,081,933.59/263,123.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,996.31

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