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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,941.12, 366,886.08 and 170,417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,941.12, 366,886.08 and 170,417.28 is: 235,103.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,941.12 : 366,886.08 = 170,417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,941.12/366,886.08 = 170,417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,941.12x = 366,886.08 × 170,417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,941.12x = 62,523,727,823.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,523,727,823.46/265,941.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,103.65

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