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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,750.62, 367,947.56 and 186,148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,750.62, 367,947.56 and 186,148.73 is: 256,767.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,750.62 : 367,947.56 = 186,148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,750.62/367,947.56 = 186,148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,750.62x = 367,947.56 × 186,148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,750.62x = 68,492,972,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,492,972,385.84/266,750.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,767.81

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