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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,967.70, 403,451.55 and 184,986.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,967.70, 403,451.55 and 184,986.90 is: 277,480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,967.70 : 403,451.55 = 184,986.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,967.70/403,451.55 = 184,986.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,967.70x = 403,451.55 × 184,986.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,967.70x = 74,633,251,534.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,633,251,534.70/268,967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,480.35

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