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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,932.52, 368,341.80 and 180,716.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,932.52, 368,341.80 and 180,716.12 is: 249,371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,932.52 : 368,341.80 = 180,716.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,932.52/368,341.80 = 180,716.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,932.52x = 368,341.80 × 180,716.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,932.52x = 66,565,300,929.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,565,300,929.82/266,932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,371.27

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