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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,975.56, 367,046.08 and 170,482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,975.56, 367,046.08 and 170,482.16 is: 235,265.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,975.56 : 367,046.08 = 170,482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,975.56/367,046.08 = 170,482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,975.56x = 367,046.08 × 170,482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,975.56x = 62,574,808,537.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,574,808,537.93/265,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,265.26

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