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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,372.48, 370,439.04 and 183,458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,372.48, 370,439.04 and 183,458.56 is: 253,230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,372.48 : 370,439.04 = 183,458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,372.48/370,439.04 = 183,458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,372.48x = 370,439.04 × 183,458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,372.48x = 67,960,212,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,960,212,846.18/268,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,230.93

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