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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,218.03, 366,048.32 and 169,721.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,218.03, 366,048.32 and 169,721.46 is: 234,245.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,218.03 : 366,048.32 = 169,721.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,218.03/366,048.32 = 169,721.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,218.03x = 366,048.32 × 169,721.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,218.03x = 62,126,254,452.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,126,254,452.34/265,218.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,245.97

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