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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,995.24, 367,073.28 and 170,501.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,995.24, 367,073.28 and 170,501.87 is: 235,292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,995.24 : 367,073.28 = 170,501.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,995.24/367,073.28 = 170,501.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,995.24x = 367,073.28 × 170,501.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,995.24x = 62,586,678,831.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,586,678,831.67/265,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,292.48

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