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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,700.30, 367,412.67 and 185,981.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,700.30, 367,412.67 and 185,981.10 is: 256,211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,700.30 : 367,412.67 = 185,981.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,700.30/367,412.67 = 185,981.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,700.30x = 367,412.67 × 185,981.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,700.30x = 68,331,812,520.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,331,812,520.54/266,700.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,211.98

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