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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,389.40, 368,859.42 and 181,319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,389.40, 368,859.42 and 181,319.28 is: 250,127.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,389.40 : 368,859.42 = 181,319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,389.40/368,859.42 = 181,319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,389.40x = 368,859.42 × 181,319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,389.40x = 66,881,324,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,881,324,455.62/267,389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,127.06

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