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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,186.75, 368,720.16 and 182,301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,186.75, 368,720.16 and 182,301.99 is: 251,578.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,186.75 : 368,720.16 = 182,301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,186.75/368,720.16 = 182,301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,186.75x = 368,720.16 × 182,301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,186.75x = 67,218,418,921.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,218,418,921.12/267,186.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,578.41

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