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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,132.25, 367,324.20 and 175,504.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,132.25, 367,324.20 and 175,504.59 is: 242,237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,132.25 : 367,324.20 = 175,504.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,132.25/367,324.20 = 175,504.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,132.25x = 367,324.20 × 175,504.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,132.25x = 64,467,083,118.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,467,083,118.08/266,132.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,237.02

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