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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,729.41, 370,656.90 and 182,637.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,729.41, 370,656.90 and 182,637.86 is: 251,911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,729.41 : 370,656.90 = 182,637.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,729.41/370,656.90 = 182,637.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,729.41x = 370,656.90 × 182,637.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,729.41x = 67,695,981,156.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,695,981,156.95/268,729.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,911.32

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