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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,133.25, 367,325.58 and 175,505.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,133.25, 367,325.58 and 175,505.59 is: 242,238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,133.25 : 367,325.58 = 175,505.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,133.25/367,325.58 = 175,505.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,133.25x = 367,325.58 × 175,505.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,133.25x = 64,467,692,639.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,467,692,639.99/266,133.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,238.40

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