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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,223.54, 401,803.94 and 183,776.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,223.54, 401,803.94 and 183,776.18 is: 275,300.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,223.54 : 401,803.94 = 183,776.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,223.54/401,803.94 = 183,776.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,223.54x = 401,803.94 × 183,776.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,223.54x = 73,841,990,274.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,841,990,274.25/268,223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,300.19

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