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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,670.62, 366,664.53 and 175,012.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,670.62, 366,664.53 and 175,012.18 is: 241,542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,670.62 : 366,664.53 = 175,012.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,670.62/366,664.53 = 175,012.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,670.62x = 366,664.53 × 175,012.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,670.62x = 64,170,758,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,170,758,723.98/265,670.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,542.55

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