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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,081.40, 367,592.19 and 174,418.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,081.40, 367,592.19 and 174,418.29 is: 240,959.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,081.40 : 367,592.19 = 174,418.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,081.40/367,592.19 = 174,418.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,081.40x = 367,592.19 × 174,418.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,081.40x = 64,114,801,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,114,801,197.16/266,081.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,959.35

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