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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,247.52, 366,118.88 and 173,380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,247.52, 366,118.88 and 173,380.16 is: 239,315.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,247.52 : 366,118.88 = 173,380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,247.52/366,118.88 = 173,380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,247.52x = 366,118.88 × 173,380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,247.52x = 63,477,749,993.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,477,749,993.42/265,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,315.15

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