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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,105.25, 367,286.94 and 175,477.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,105.25, 367,286.94 and 175,477.59 is: 242,199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,105.25 : 367,286.94 = 175,477.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,105.25/367,286.94 = 175,477.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,105.25x = 367,286.94 × 175,477.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,105.25x = 64,450,627,069.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,450,627,069.67/266,105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,199.76

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