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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,107.50, 367,290.05 and 175,479.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,107.50, 367,290.05 and 175,479.84 is: 242,202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,107.50 : 367,290.05 = 175,479.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,107.50/367,290.05 = 175,479.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,107.50x = 367,290.05 × 175,479.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,107.50x = 64,451,998,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,451,998,330.19/266,107.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,202.86

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