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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,261.60, 368,734.26 and 182,231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,261.60, 368,734.26 and 182,231.04 is: 251,419.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,261.60 : 368,734.26 = 182,231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,261.60/368,734.26 = 182,231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,261.60x = 368,734.26 × 182,231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,261.60x = 67,194,827,683.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,194,827,683.43/267,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,419.69

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