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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,682.99, 368,026.47 and 180,668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,682.99, 368,026.47 and 180,668.28 is: 249,324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,682.99 : 368,026.47 = 180,668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,682.99/368,026.47 = 180,668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,682.99x = 368,026.47 × 180,668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,682.99x = 66,490,709,329.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,490,709,329.37/266,682.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,324.90

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