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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,853.96, 366,671.01 and 170,369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,853.96, 366,671.01 and 170,369.54 is: 234,977.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,853.96 : 366,671.01 = 170,369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,853.96/366,671.01 = 170,369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,853.96x = 366,671.01 × 170,369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,853.96x = 62,469,571,305.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,469,571,305.04/265,853.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,977.02

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