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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,097.67, 369,727.61 and 182,184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,097.67, 369,727.61 and 182,184.89 is: 251,247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,097.67 : 369,727.61 = 182,184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,097.67/369,727.61 = 182,184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,097.67x = 369,727.61 × 182,184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,097.67x = 67,358,781,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,358,781,198.25/268,097.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,247.17

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