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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,814.46, 366,731.96 and 170,373.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,814.46, 366,731.96 and 170,373.78 is: 235,056.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,814.46 : 366,731.96 = 170,373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,814.46/366,731.96 = 170,373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,814.46x = 366,731.96 × 170,373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,814.46x = 62,481,509,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,481,509,420.14/265,814.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,056.85

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