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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,111.50, 367,295.57 and 175,483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,111.50, 367,295.57 and 175,483.84 is: 242,208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,111.50 : 367,295.57 = 175,483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,111.50/367,295.57 = 175,483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,111.50x = 367,295.57 × 175,483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,111.50x = 64,454,437,038.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,454,437,038.59/266,111.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,208.39

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