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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,966.08, 366,979.40 and 169,208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,966.08, 366,979.40 and 169,208.34 is: 233,473.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,966.08 : 366,979.40 = 169,208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,966.08/366,979.40 = 169,208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,966.08x = 366,979.40 × 169,208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,966.08x = 62,095,975,088.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,095,975,088.20/265,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,473.29

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