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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,153.08, 370,110.22 and 185,483.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,153.08, 370,110.22 and 185,483.36 is: 256,007.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,153.08 : 370,110.22 = 185,483.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,153.08/370,110.22 = 185,483.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,153.08x = 370,110.22 × 185,483.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,153.08x = 68,649,287,175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,649,287,175.94/268,153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,007.83

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