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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,098.25, 367,215.59 and 181,363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,098.25, 367,215.59 and 181,363.34 is: 250,281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,098.25 : 367,215.59 = 181,363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,098.25/367,215.59 = 181,363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,098.25x = 367,215.59 × 181,363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,098.25x = 66,599,444,995.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,599,444,995.65/266,098.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,281.41

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