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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,985.28, 366,727.68 and 170,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,985.28, 366,727.68 and 170,334.72 is: 234,849.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,985.28 : 366,727.68 = 170,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,985.28/366,727.68 = 170,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,985.28x = 366,727.68 × 170,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,985.28x = 62,466,456,689.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,466,456,689.05/265,985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,849.30

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