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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,151.08, 370,107.46 and 185,481.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,151.08, 370,107.46 and 185,481.36 is: 256,005.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,151.08 : 370,107.46 = 185,481.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,151.08/370,107.46 = 185,481.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,151.08x = 370,107.46 × 185,481.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,151.08x = 68,648,035,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,648,035,026.95/268,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,005.07

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