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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,733.87, 366,713.88 and 170,295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,733.87, 366,713.88 and 170,295.92 is: 235,009.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,733.87 : 366,713.88 = 170,295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,733.87/366,713.88 = 170,295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,733.87x = 366,713.88 × 170,295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,733.87x = 62,449,877,432.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,449,877,432.28/265,733.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,009.10

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