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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,117.27, 367,242.18 and 170,623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,117.27, 367,242.18 and 170,623.97 is: 235,461.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,117.27 : 367,242.18 = 170,623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,117.27/367,242.18 = 170,623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,117.27x = 367,242.18 × 170,623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,117.27x = 62,660,318,084.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,660,318,084.04/266,117.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,461.30

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