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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,073.56, 367,332.28 and 184,520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,073.56, 367,332.28 and 184,520.32 is: 254,742.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,073.56 : 367,332.28 = 184,520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,073.56/367,332.28 = 184,520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,073.56x = 367,332.28 × 184,520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,073.56x = 67,780,269,851.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,780,269,851.93/266,073.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,742.60

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