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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,968.57, 366,982.86 and 169,210.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,968.57, 366,982.86 and 169,210.83 is: 233,476.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,968.57 : 366,982.86 = 169,210.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,968.57/366,982.86 = 169,210.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,968.57x = 366,982.86 × 169,210.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,968.57x = 62,097,474,336.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,097,474,336.37/265,968.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,476.74

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