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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,085, 367,197.30 and 181,350.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,085, 367,197.30 and 181,350.09 is: 250,263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,085 : 367,197.30 = 181,350.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,085/367,197.30 = 181,350.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,085x = 367,197.30 × 181,350.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,085x = 66,591,263,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,591,263,402.76/266,085
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,263.12

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