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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,273.12, 370,330.40 and 181,077.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,273.12, 370,330.40 and 181,077.12 is: 249,963.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,273.12 : 370,330.40 = 181,077.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,273.12/370,330.40 = 181,077.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,273.12x = 370,330.40 × 181,077.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,273.12x = 67,058,362,280.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,058,362,280.45/268,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,963.03

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