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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,997.79, 367,076.97 and 170,504.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,997.79, 367,076.97 and 170,504.69 is: 235,296.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,997.79 : 367,076.97 = 170,504.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,997.79/367,076.97 = 170,504.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,997.79x = 367,076.97 × 170,504.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,997.79x = 62,588,343,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,588,343,140.60/265,997.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,296.48

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