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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,968.36, 366,891.12 and 170,367.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,968.36, 366,891.12 and 170,367.30 is: 235,013.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,968.36 : 366,891.12 = 170,367.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,968.36/366,891.12 = 170,367.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,968.36x = 366,891.12 × 170,367.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,968.36x = 62,506,249,508.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,506,249,508.38/265,968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,013.85

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