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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,097.25, 367,214.21 and 181,362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,097.25, 367,214.21 and 181,362.34 is: 250,280.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,097.25 : 367,214.21 = 181,362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,097.25/367,214.21 = 181,362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,097.25x = 367,214.21 × 181,362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,097.25x = 66,598,828,406.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,598,828,406.85/266,097.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,280.03

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