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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,988.49, 367,063.97 and 170,495.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,988.49, 367,063.97 and 170,495.10 is: 235,283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,988.49 : 367,063.97 = 170,495.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,988.49/367,063.97 = 170,495.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,988.49x = 367,063.97 × 170,495.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,988.49x = 62,582,607,419.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,582,607,419.07/265,988.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,283.14

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