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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,124.23, 363,277.47 and 182,523.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,124.23, 363,277.47 and 182,523.56 is: 251,997.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,124.23 : 363,277.47 = 182,523.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,124.23/363,277.47 = 182,523.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,124.23x = 363,277.47 × 182,523.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,124.23x = 66,306,697,092.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,306,697,092.19/263,124.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,997.69

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