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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,499.52, 368,071.68 and 181,468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,499.52, 368,071.68 and 181,468.96 is: 250,633.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,499.52 : 368,071.68 = 181,468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,499.52/368,071.68 = 181,468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,499.52x = 368,071.68 × 181,468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,499.52x = 66,793,584,975.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,793,584,975.05/266,499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,633.04

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