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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,989.99, 367,066.04 and 170,496.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,989.99, 367,066.04 and 170,496.60 is: 235,285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,989.99 : 367,066.04 = 170,496.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,989.99/367,066.04 = 170,496.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,989.99x = 367,066.04 × 170,496.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,989.99x = 62,583,510,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,583,510,942.98/265,989.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,285.21

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