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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,628.15, 370,673.21 and 181,602.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,628.15, 370,673.21 and 181,602.65 is: 250,588.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,628.15 : 370,673.21 = 181,602.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,628.15/370,673.21 = 181,602.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,628.15x = 370,673.21 × 181,602.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,628.15x = 67,315,238,600.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,315,238,600.70/268,628.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,588.92

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