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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,562.92, 366,367.14 and 185,037.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,562.92, 366,367.14 and 185,037.16 is: 255,274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,562.92 : 366,367.14 = 185,037.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,562.92/366,367.14 = 185,037.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,562.92x = 366,367.14 × 185,037.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,562.92x = 67,791,535,102.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,791,535,102.92/265,562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,274.85

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