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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,266.35, 368,740.81 and 182,235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,266.35, 368,740.81 and 182,235.79 is: 251,426.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,266.35 : 368,740.81 = 182,235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,266.35/368,740.81 = 182,235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,266.35x = 368,740.81 × 182,235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,266.35x = 67,197,772,815.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,197,772,815.59/267,266.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,426.24

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