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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,727.91, 370,654.83 and 182,636.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,727.91, 370,654.83 and 182,636.36 is: 251,909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,727.91 : 370,654.83 = 182,636.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,727.91/370,654.83 = 182,636.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,727.91x = 370,654.83 × 182,636.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,727.91x = 67,695,047,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,695,047,114.34/268,727.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,909.25

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