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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,096.55, 369,768.24 and 182,121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,096.55, 369,768.24 and 182,121.84 is: 251,188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,096.55 : 369,768.24 = 182,121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,096.55/369,768.24 = 182,121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,096.55x = 369,768.24 × 182,121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,096.55x = 67,342,872,242.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,342,872,242.36/268,096.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,188.89

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