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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,198.28, 368,736.09 and 182,313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,198.28, 368,736.09 and 182,313.52 is: 251,594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,198.28 : 368,736.09 = 182,313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,198.28/368,736.09 = 182,313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,198.28x = 368,736.09 × 182,313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,198.28x = 67,225,574,518.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,225,574,518.94/267,198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,594.34

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