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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,729.66, 370,657.24 and 182,638.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,729.66, 370,657.24 and 182,638.11 is: 251,911.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,729.66 : 370,657.24 = 182,638.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,729.66/370,657.24 = 182,638.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,729.66x = 370,657.24 × 182,638.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,729.66x = 67,696,137,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,696,137,771.42/268,729.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,911.67

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