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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,248.32, 370,043.88 and 182,211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,248.32, 370,043.88 and 182,211.74 is: 251,357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,248.32 : 370,043.88 = 182,211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,248.32/370,043.88 = 182,211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,248.32x = 370,043.88 × 182,211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,248.32x = 67,426,339,251.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,426,339,251.15/268,248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,357.92

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