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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,108.28, 367,229.40 and 181,373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,108.28, 367,229.40 and 181,373.34 is: 250,295.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,108.28 : 367,229.40 = 181,373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,108.28/367,229.40 = 181,373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,108.28x = 367,229.40 × 181,373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,108.28x = 66,605,622,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,605,622,824.20/266,108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,295.19

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