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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,043.06, 369,652.47 and 182,130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,043.06, 369,652.47 and 182,130.68 is: 251,172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,043.06 : 369,652.47 = 182,130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,043.06/369,652.47 = 182,130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,043.06x = 369,652.47 × 182,130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,043.06x = 67,325,055,724.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,325,055,724.78/268,043.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,172.54

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