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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,683.21, 370,777.91 and 183,797.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,683.21, 370,777.91 and 183,797.37 is: 253,637.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,683.21 : 370,777.91 = 183,797.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,683.21/370,777.91 = 183,797.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,683.21x = 370,777.91 × 183,797.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,683.21x = 68,148,003,793.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,148,003,793.11/268,683.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,637.00

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