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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,017.32, 367,503.87 and 174,354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,017.32, 367,503.87 and 174,354.18 is: 240,870.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,017.32 : 367,503.87 = 174,354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,017.32/367,503.87 = 174,354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,017.32x = 367,503.87 × 174,354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,017.32x = 64,075,835,900.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,075,835,900.68/266,017.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,870.92

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