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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,120.44, 366,622.38 and 185,401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,120.44, 366,622.38 and 185,401.96 is: 255,420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,120.44 : 366,622.38 = 185,401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,120.44/366,622.38 = 185,401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,120.44x = 366,622.38 × 185,401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,120.44x = 67,972,507,831.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,972,507,831.86/266,120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,420.09

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