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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,149.08, 370,104.69 and 185,479.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,149.08, 370,104.69 and 185,479.37 is: 256,002.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,149.08 : 370,104.69 = 185,479.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,149.08/370,104.69 = 185,479.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,149.08x = 370,104.69 × 185,479.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,149.08x = 68,646,784,968.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,646,784,968.16/268,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,002.31

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