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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,336.88, 363,176.28 and 182,898.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,336.88, 363,176.28 and 182,898.48 is: 252,241.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,336.88 : 363,176.28 = 182,898.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,336.88/363,176.28 = 182,898.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,336.88x = 363,176.28 × 182,898.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,336.88x = 66,424,389,584.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,424,389,584.05/263,336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,241.12

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