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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,236.54, 366,073.86 and 169,739.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,236.54, 366,073.86 and 169,739.96 is: 234,271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,236.54 : 366,073.86 = 169,739.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,236.54/366,073.86 = 169,739.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,236.54x = 366,073.86 × 169,739.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,236.54x = 62,137,362,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,137,362,353.45/265,236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,271.50

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