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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,868.52, 366,691.08 and 170,384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,868.52, 366,691.08 and 170,384.04 is: 234,997.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,868.52 : 366,691.08 = 170,384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,868.52/366,691.08 = 170,384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,868.52x = 366,691.08 × 170,384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,868.52x = 62,478,307,642.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,478,307,642.36/265,868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,997.01

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