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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,867.52, 368,579.52 and 181,836.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,867.52, 368,579.52 and 181,836.96 is: 251,141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,867.52 : 368,579.52 = 181,836.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,867.52/368,579.52 = 181,836.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,867.52x = 368,579.52 × 181,836.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,867.52x = 67,021,379,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,021,379,435.06/266,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,141.01

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