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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,753.14, 370,426.77 and 183,722.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,753.14, 370,426.77 and 183,722.58 is: 253,227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,753.14 : 370,426.77 = 183,722.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,753.14/370,426.77 = 183,722.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,753.14x = 370,426.77 × 183,722.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,753.14x = 68,055,761,885.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,055,761,885.47/268,753.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,227.78

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