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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,667.61, 366,413.93 and 170,183.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,667.61, 366,413.93 and 170,183.19 is: 234,719.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,667.61 : 366,413.93 = 170,183.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,667.61/366,413.93 = 170,183.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,667.61x = 366,413.93 × 170,183.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,667.61x = 62,357,492,629.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,357,492,629.16/265,667.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,719.96

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