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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,997.49, 367,076.37 and 170,504.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,997.49, 367,076.37 and 170,504.13 is: 235,295.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,997.49 : 367,076.37 = 170,504.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,997.49/367,076.37 = 170,504.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,997.49x = 367,076.37 × 170,504.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,997.49x = 62,588,037,110.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,588,037,110.41/265,997.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,295.59

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