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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,786.55, 370,922.49 and 188,184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,786.55, 370,922.49 and 188,184.67 is: 259,692.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,786.55 : 370,922.49 = 188,184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,786.55/370,922.49 = 188,184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,786.55x = 370,922.49 × 188,184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,786.55x = 69,801,925,448.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,801,925,448.92/268,786.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,692.77

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