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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,615.76, 367,550.16 and 181,624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,615.76, 367,550.16 and 181,624.08 is: 250,382.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,615.76 : 367,550.16 = 181,624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,615.76/367,550.16 = 181,624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,615.76x = 367,550.16 × 181,624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,615.76x = 66,755,959,663.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,755,959,663.85/266,615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,382.65

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