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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,300, 366,357.26 and 168,535.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,300, 366,357.26 and 168,535.10 is: 232,732.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,300 : 366,357.26 = 168,535.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,300/366,357.26 = 168,535.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,300x = 366,357.26 × 168,535.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,300x = 61,744,057,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,744,057,449.83/265,300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,732.97

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