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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,301.08, 369,798.78 and 183,270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,301.08, 369,798.78 and 183,270.52 is: 252,601.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,301.08 : 369,798.78 = 183,270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,301.08/369,798.78 = 183,270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,301.08x = 369,798.78 × 183,270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,301.08x = 67,773,214,705.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,773,214,705.97/268,301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,601.35

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