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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,231.53, 366,066.95 and 169,734.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,231.53, 366,066.95 and 169,734.96 is: 234,264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,231.53 : 366,066.95 = 169,734.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,231.53/366,066.95 = 169,734.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,231.53x = 366,066.95 × 169,734.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,231.53x = 62,134,358,266.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,134,358,266.90/265,231.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,264.60

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