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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,164.40, 399,246.60 and 182,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,164.40, 399,246.60 and 182,183.60 is: 273,275.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,164.40 : 399,246.60 = 182,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,164.40/399,246.60 = 182,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,164.40x = 399,246.60 × 182,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,164.40x = 72,736,182,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,736,182,875.76/266,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,275.40

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