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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,916.52, 368,647.14 and 181,885.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,916.52, 368,647.14 and 181,885.96 is: 251,208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,916.52 : 368,647.14 = 181,885.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,916.52/368,647.14 = 181,885.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,916.52x = 368,647.14 × 181,885.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,916.52x = 67,051,738,960.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,051,738,960.15/266,916.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,208.65

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