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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,847.40, 366,661.98 and 170,362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,847.40, 366,661.98 and 170,362.98 is: 234,967.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,847.40 : 366,661.98 = 170,362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,847.40/366,661.98 = 170,362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,847.40x = 366,661.98 × 170,362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,847.40x = 62,465,627,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,465,627,565.50/265,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,967.98

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