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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,246.32, 370,041.12 and 182,209.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,246.32, 370,041.12 and 182,209.74 is: 251,355.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,246.32 : 370,041.12 = 182,209.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,246.32/370,041.12 = 182,209.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,246.32x = 370,041.12 × 182,209.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,246.32x = 67,425,096,264.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,425,096,264.51/268,246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,355.16

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