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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,237.53, 366,075.24 and 169,740.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,237.53, 366,075.24 and 169,740.96 is: 234,272.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,237.53 : 366,075.24 = 169,740.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,237.53/366,075.24 = 169,740.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,237.53x = 366,075.24 × 169,740.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,237.53x = 62,137,962,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,137,962,669.83/265,237.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,272.89

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