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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,994.46, 366,992.38 and 175,317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,994.46, 366,992.38 and 175,317.84 is: 241,885.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,994.46 : 366,992.38 = 175,317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,994.46/366,992.38 = 175,317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,994.46x = 366,992.38 × 175,317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,994.46x = 64,340,311,358.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,340,311,358.06/265,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,885.91

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