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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,740.52, 366,514.56 and 170,256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,740.52, 366,514.56 and 170,256.16 is: 234,820.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,740.52 : 366,514.56 = 170,256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,740.52/366,514.56 = 170,256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,740.52x = 366,514.56 × 170,256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,740.52x = 62,401,361,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,401,361,569.69/265,740.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,820.65

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