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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,846.40, 366,660.60 and 170,361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,846.40, 366,660.60 and 170,361.98 is: 234,966.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,846.40 : 366,660.60 = 170,361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,846.40/366,660.60 = 170,361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,846.40x = 366,660.60 × 170,361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,846.40x = 62,465,025,803.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,465,025,803.99/265,846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,966.60

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