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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,873.52, 368,587.80 and 181,842.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,873.52, 368,587.80 and 181,842.96 is: 251,149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,873.52 : 368,587.80 = 181,842.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,873.52/368,587.80 = 181,842.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,873.52x = 368,587.80 × 181,842.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,873.52x = 67,025,096,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,025,096,571.89/266,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,149.30

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