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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,306.08, 369,805.68 and 183,275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,306.08, 369,805.68 and 183,275.52 is: 252,608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,306.08 : 369,805.68 = 183,275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,306.08/369,805.68 = 183,275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,306.08x = 369,805.68 × 183,275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,306.08x = 67,776,328,300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,776,328,300.95/268,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,608.25

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