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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,952.16, 366,904.08 and 185,427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,952.16, 366,904.08 and 185,427.36 is: 255,813.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,952.16 : 366,904.08 = 185,427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,952.16/366,904.08 = 185,427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,952.16x = 366,904.08 × 185,427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,952.16x = 68,034,054,927.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,034,054,927.63/265,952.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,813.13

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