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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,283.20, 368,422.56 and 181,215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,283.20, 368,422.56 and 181,215.84 is: 249,787.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,283.20 : 368,422.56 = 181,215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,283.20/368,422.56 = 181,215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,283.20x = 368,422.56 × 181,215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,283.20x = 66,764,003,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,764,003,685.35/267,283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,787.51

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