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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,138.08, 370,977.56 and 181,895.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,138.08, 370,977.56 and 181,895.85 is: 250,723.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,138.08 : 370,977.56 = 181,895.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,138.08/370,977.56 = 181,895.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,138.08x = 370,977.56 × 181,895.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,138.08x = 67,479,278,607.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,479,278,607.13/269,138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,723.64

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