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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,050.12, 367,209.30 and 181,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,050.12, 367,209.30 and 181,201 is: 250,098.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,050.12 : 367,209.30 = 181,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,050.12/367,209.30 = 181,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,050.12x = 367,209.30 × 181,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,050.12x = 66,538,692,369.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,538,692,369.30/266,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,098.34

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