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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,861.52, 368,571.24 and 181,830.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,861.52, 368,571.24 and 181,830.96 is: 251,132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,861.52 : 368,571.24 = 181,830.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,861.52/368,571.24 = 181,830.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,861.52x = 368,571.24 × 181,830.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,861.52x = 67,017,662,397.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,017,662,397.59/266,861.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,132.73

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