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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,794.58, 398,691.88 and 182,435.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,794.58, 398,691.88 and 182,435.86 is: 273,653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,794.58 : 398,691.88 = 182,435.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,794.58/398,691.88 = 182,435.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,794.58x = 398,691.88 × 182,435.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,794.58x = 72,735,696,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,735,696,002.82/265,794.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,653.80

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