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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,068.26, 552,231.98 and 181,210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,068.26, 552,231.98 and 181,210.98 is: 271,880.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,068.26 : 552,231.98 = 181,210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,068.26/552,231.98 = 181,210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,068.26x = 552,231.98 × 181,210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,068.26x = 100,070,498,283.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,070,498,283.14/368,068.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,880.27

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