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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,993.74, 367,071.21 and 170,500.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,993.74, 367,071.21 and 170,500.37 is: 235,290.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,993.74 : 367,071.21 = 170,500.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,993.74/367,071.21 = 170,500.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,993.74x = 367,071.21 × 170,500.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,993.74x = 62,585,775,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,585,775,285.99/265,993.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,290.41

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