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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,183.24, 370,041.33 and 182,210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,183.24, 370,041.33 and 182,210.38 is: 251,415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,183.24 : 370,041.33 = 182,210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,183.24/370,041.33 = 182,210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,183.24x = 370,041.33 × 182,210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,183.24x = 67,425,371,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,425,371,355.01/268,183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,415.31

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