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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,853.46, 366,670.32 and 170,369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,853.46, 366,670.32 and 170,369.04 is: 234,976.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,853.46 : 366,670.32 = 170,369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,853.46/366,670.32 = 170,369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,853.46x = 366,670.32 × 170,369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,853.46x = 62,469,270,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,469,270,414.89/265,853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,976.33

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