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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,987.95, 366,983.42 and 175,311.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,987.95, 366,983.42 and 175,311.33 is: 241,876.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,987.95 : 366,983.42 = 175,311.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,987.95/366,983.42 = 175,311.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,987.95x = 366,983.42 × 175,311.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,987.95x = 64,336,350,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,336,350,571.59/265,987.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,876.94

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