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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,097.75, 367,214.90 and 181,362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,097.75, 367,214.90 and 181,362.84 is: 250,280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,097.75 : 367,214.90 = 181,362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,097.75/367,214.90 = 181,362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,097.75x = 367,214.90 × 181,362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,097.75x = 66,599,136,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,599,136,247.50/266,097.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,280.72

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