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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,720.52, 366,486.96 and 170,236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,720.52, 366,486.96 and 170,236.10 is: 234,792.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,720.52 : 366,486.96 = 170,236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,720.52/366,486.96 = 170,236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,720.52x = 366,486.96 × 170,236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,720.52x = 62,389,310,771.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,389,310,771.26/265,720.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,792.97

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