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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,124.74, 367,383.96 and 169,424.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,124.74, 367,383.96 and 169,424.73 is: 233,890.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,124.74 : 367,383.96 = 169,424.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,124.74/367,383.96 = 169,424.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,124.74x = 367,383.96 × 169,424.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,124.74x = 62,243,928,229.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,243,928,229.33/266,124.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,890.05

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