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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,244.52, 366,114.74 and 173,377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,244.52, 366,114.74 and 173,377.16 is: 239,311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,244.52 : 366,114.74 = 173,377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,244.52/366,114.74 = 173,377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,244.52x = 366,114.74 × 173,377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,244.52x = 63,475,933,855.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,475,933,855.34/265,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,311.01

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