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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,243.52, 366,113.36 and 173,376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,243.52, 366,113.36 and 173,376.16 is: 239,309.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,243.52 : 366,113.36 = 173,376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,243.52/366,113.36 = 173,376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,243.52x = 366,113.36 × 173,376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,243.52x = 63,475,328,481.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,475,328,481.50/265,243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,309.63

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