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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,860.21, 366,922.35 and 169,073.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,860.21, 366,922.35 and 169,073.21 is: 233,343.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,860.21 : 366,922.35 = 169,073.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,860.21/366,922.35 = 169,073.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,860.21x = 366,922.35 × 169,073.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,860.21x = 62,036,737,700.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,036,737,700.63/265,860.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,343.45

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