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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,710.12, 367,891.67 and 186,108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,710.12, 367,891.67 and 186,108.23 is: 256,711.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,710.12 : 367,891.67 = 186,108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,710.12/367,891.67 = 186,108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,710.12x = 367,891.67 × 186,108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,710.12x = 68,467,668,920.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,467,668,920.44/266,710.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,711.93

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