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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,042.06, 369,651.09 and 182,129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,042.06, 369,651.09 and 182,129.68 is: 251,171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,042.06 : 369,651.09 = 182,129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,042.06/369,651.09 = 182,129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,042.06x = 369,651.09 × 182,129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,042.06x = 67,324,434,733.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,324,434,733.35/268,042.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,171.16

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