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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,182.98, 370,189.62 and 177,568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,182.98, 370,189.62 and 177,568.14 is: 245,108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,182.98 : 370,189.62 = 177,568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,182.98/370,189.62 = 177,568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,182.98x = 370,189.62 × 177,568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,182.98x = 65,733,882,270.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,733,882,270.71/268,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,108.33

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