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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,988.99, 367,064.66 and 170,495.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,988.99, 367,064.66 and 170,495.60 is: 235,283.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,988.99 : 367,064.66 = 170,495.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,988.99/367,064.66 = 170,495.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,988.99x = 367,064.66 × 170,495.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,988.99x = 62,582,908,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,582,908,593.02/265,988.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,283.83

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