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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,059.48, 364,304.58 and 182,382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,059.48, 364,304.58 and 182,382.32 is: 251,620.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,059.48 : 364,304.58 = 182,382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,059.48/364,304.58 = 182,382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,059.48x = 364,304.58 × 182,382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,059.48x = 66,442,714,487.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,442,714,487.03/264,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,620.26

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