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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,643.02, 370,693.59 and 181,617.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,643.02, 370,693.59 and 181,617.36 is: 250,609.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,643.02 : 370,693.59 = 181,617.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,643.02/370,693.59 = 181,617.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,643.02x = 370,693.59 × 181,617.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,643.02x = 67,324,390,503.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,324,390,503.66/268,643.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,609.12

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