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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,523.51, 367,906.14 and 180,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,523.51, 367,906.14 and 180,440.40 is: 249,077.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,523.51 : 367,906.14 = 180,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,523.51/367,906.14 = 180,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,523.51x = 367,906.14 × 180,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,523.51x = 66,385,131,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,385,131,064.06/266,523.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,077.96

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