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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,213.32, 369,995.58 and 182,176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,213.32, 369,995.58 and 182,176.74 is: 251,309.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,213.32 : 369,995.58 = 182,176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,213.32/369,995.58 = 182,176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,213.32x = 369,995.58 × 182,176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,213.32x = 67,404,588,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,404,588,578.81/268,213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,309.62

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