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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,550.78, 366,610.26 and 183,997.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,550.78, 366,610.26 and 183,997.55 is: 254,020.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,550.78 : 366,610.26 = 183,997.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,550.78/366,610.26 = 183,997.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,550.78x = 366,610.26 × 183,997.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,550.78x = 67,455,389,644.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,455,389,644.86/265,550.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,020.68

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