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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,123.73, 363,276.78 and 182,523.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,123.73, 363,276.78 and 182,523.06 is: 251,997.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,123.73 : 363,276.78 = 182,523.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,123.73/363,276.78 = 182,523.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,123.73x = 363,276.78 × 182,523.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,123.73x = 66,306,389,512.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,306,389,512.55/263,123.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,997.00

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