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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,046.66, 367,027.02 and 179,974.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,046.66, 367,027.02 and 179,974.89 is: 248,285.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,046.66 : 367,027.02 = 179,974.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,046.66/367,027.02 = 179,974.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,046.66x = 367,027.02 × 179,974.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,046.66x = 66,055,647,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,055,647,551.53/266,046.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,285.95

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