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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,076.56, 367,336.42 and 184,523.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,076.56, 367,336.42 and 184,523.32 is: 254,746.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,076.56 : 367,336.42 = 184,523.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,076.56/367,336.42 = 184,523.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,076.56x = 367,336.42 × 184,523.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,076.56x = 67,782,135,775.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,782,135,775.31/266,076.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,746.74

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