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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,225.04, 401,806.19 and 183,777.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,225.04, 401,806.19 and 183,777.68 is: 275,302.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,225.04 : 401,806.19 = 183,777.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,225.04/401,806.19 = 183,777.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,225.04x = 401,806.19 × 183,777.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,225.04x = 73,843,006,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,843,006,479.92/268,225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,302.44

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