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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,099.25, 367,216.98 and 181,364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,099.25, 367,216.98 and 181,364.34 is: 250,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,099.25 : 367,216.98 = 181,364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,099.25/367,216.98 = 181,364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,099.25x = 367,216.98 × 181,364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,099.25x = 66,600,065,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,600,065,214.49/266,099.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,282.80

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