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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,965.34, 367,093.74 and 175,337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,965.34, 367,093.74 and 175,337.32 is: 242,006.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,965.34 : 367,093.74 = 175,337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,965.34/367,093.74 = 175,337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,965.34x = 367,093.74 × 175,337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,965.34x = 64,365,232,560.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,365,232,560.38/265,965.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,006.09

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