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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,099.17, 369,729.68 and 182,186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,099.17, 369,729.68 and 182,186.39 is: 251,249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,099.17 : 369,729.68 = 182,186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,099.17/369,729.68 = 182,186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,099.17x = 369,729.68 × 182,186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,099.17x = 67,359,712,915.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,359,712,915.47/268,099.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,249.24

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