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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,692.08, 367,402.32 and 185,972.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,692.08, 367,402.32 and 185,972.88 is: 256,201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,692.08 : 367,402.32 = 185,972.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,692.08/367,402.32 = 185,972.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,692.08x = 367,402.32 × 185,972.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,692.08x = 68,326,867,569.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,326,867,569.08/266,692.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,201.34

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