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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,726.56, 366,586.88 and 168,878.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,726.56, 366,586.88 and 168,878.50 is: 232,978.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,726.56 : 366,586.88 = 168,878.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,726.56/366,586.88 = 168,878.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,726.56x = 366,586.88 × 168,878.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,726.56x = 61,908,642,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,908,642,414.08/265,726.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,978.75

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