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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,065.80, 369,670.48 and 181,042.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,065.80, 369,670.48 and 181,042.04 is: 249,662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,065.80 : 369,670.48 = 181,042.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,065.80/369,670.48 = 181,042.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,065.80x = 369,670.48 × 181,042.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,065.80x = 66,925,897,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,925,897,826.98/268,065.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,662.20

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