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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,140.24, 367,335.28 and 175,512.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,140.24, 367,335.28 and 175,512.56 is: 242,248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,140.24 : 367,335.28 = 175,512.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,140.24/367,335.28 = 175,512.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,140.24x = 367,335.28 × 175,512.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,140.24x = 64,471,955,371.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,471,955,371.12/266,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,248.05

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