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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,100.17, 369,731.05 and 182,187.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,100.17, 369,731.05 and 182,187.39 is: 251,250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,100.17 : 369,731.05 = 182,187.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,100.17/369,731.05 = 182,187.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,100.17x = 369,731.05 × 182,187.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,100.17x = 67,360,335,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,360,335,001.46/268,100.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,250.62

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