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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,869.52, 368,582.28 and 181,838.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,869.52, 368,582.28 and 181,838.96 is: 251,143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,869.52 : 368,582.28 = 181,838.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,869.52/368,582.28 = 181,838.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,869.52x = 368,582.28 × 181,838.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,869.52x = 67,022,618,469.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,022,618,469.63/266,869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,143.77

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