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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,744.02, 366,519.39 and 170,259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,744.02, 366,519.39 and 170,259.66 is: 234,825.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,744.02 : 366,519.39 = 170,259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,744.02/366,519.39 = 170,259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,744.02x = 366,519.39 × 170,259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,744.02x = 62,403,466,724.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,403,466,724.81/265,744.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,825.48

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