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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,868.52, 368,580.90 and 181,837.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,868.52, 368,580.90 and 181,837.96 is: 251,142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,868.52 : 368,580.90 = 181,837.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,868.52/368,580.90 = 181,837.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,868.52x = 368,580.90 × 181,837.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,868.52x = 67,021,998,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,021,998,950.96/266,868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,142.39

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