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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,561.92, 366,365.76 and 185,036.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,561.92, 366,365.76 and 185,036.16 is: 255,273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,561.92 : 366,365.76 = 185,036.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,561.92/366,365.76 = 185,036.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,561.92x = 366,365.76 × 185,036.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,561.92x = 67,790,913,385.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,790,913,385.88/265,561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,273.47

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