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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,491.60, 367,331.04 and 180,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,491.60, 367,331.04 and 180,423.52 is: 248,695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,491.60 : 367,331.04 = 180,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,491.60/367,331.04 = 180,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,491.60x = 367,331.04 × 180,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,491.60x = 66,275,159,242.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,275,159,242.06/266,491.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,695.12

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