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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,098.75, 367,216.28 and 181,363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,098.75, 367,216.28 and 181,363.84 is: 250,282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,098.75 : 367,216.28 = 181,363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,098.75/367,216.28 = 181,363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,098.75x = 367,216.28 × 181,363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,098.75x = 66,599,754,651.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,599,754,651.32/266,098.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,282.10

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