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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,751.62, 367,948.94 and 186,149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,751.62, 367,948.94 and 186,149.73 is: 256,769.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,751.62 : 367,948.94 = 186,149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,751.62/367,948.94 = 186,149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,751.62x = 367,948.94 × 186,149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,751.62x = 68,493,595,834.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,493,595,834.79/266,751.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,769.18

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