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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,636.66, 356,967.98 and 171,267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,636.66, 356,967.98 and 171,267.76 is: 236,382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,636.66 : 356,967.98 = 171,267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,636.66/356,967.98 = 171,267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,636.66x = 356,967.98 × 171,267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,636.66x = 61,137,106,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,137,106,691.56/258,636.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,382.22

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