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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,994.49, 367,072.23 and 170,501.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,994.49, 367,072.23 and 170,501.13 is: 235,291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,994.49 : 367,072.23 = 170,501.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,994.49/367,072.23 = 170,501.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,994.49x = 367,072.23 × 170,501.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,994.49x = 62,586,230,006.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,586,230,006.62/265,994.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,291.45

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