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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,832.99, 366,642.18 and 170,348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,832.99, 366,642.18 and 170,348.57 is: 234,948.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,832.99 : 366,642.18 = 170,348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,832.99/366,642.18 = 170,348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,832.99x = 366,642.18 × 170,348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,832.99x = 62,456,970,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,456,970,606.38/265,832.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,948.16

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