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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,845.46, 366,659.31 and 170,361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,845.46, 366,659.31 and 170,361.04 is: 234,965.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,845.46 : 366,659.31 = 170,361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,845.46/366,659.31 = 170,361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,845.46x = 366,659.31 × 170,361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,845.46x = 62,464,461,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,464,461,377.28/265,845.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,965.31

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