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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,961.07, 366,972.53 and 169,203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,961.07, 366,972.53 and 169,203.33 is: 233,466.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,961.07 : 366,972.53 = 169,203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,961.07/366,972.53 = 169,203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,961.07x = 366,972.53 × 169,203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,961.07x = 62,092,973,248.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,092,973,248.51/265,961.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,466.40

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