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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,125.23, 363,278.85 and 182,524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,125.23, 363,278.85 and 182,524.56 is: 251,999.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,125.23 : 363,278.85 = 182,524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,125.23/363,278.85 = 182,524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,125.23x = 363,278.85 × 182,524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,125.23x = 66,307,312,253.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,307,312,253.56/263,125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,999.07

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