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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,057.87, 367,093.42 and 170,693.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,057.87, 367,093.42 and 170,693.73 is: 235,514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,057.87 : 367,093.42 = 170,693.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,057.87/367,093.42 = 170,693.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,057.87x = 367,093.42 × 170,693.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,057.87x = 62,660,544,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,660,544,691.52/266,057.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,514.72

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