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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,140.26, 367,335.24 and 175,512.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,140.26, 367,335.24 and 175,512.60 is: 242,248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,140.26 : 367,335.24 = 175,512.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,140.26/367,335.24 = 175,512.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,140.26x = 367,335.24 × 175,512.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,140.26x = 64,471,963,044.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,471,963,044.02/266,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,248.07

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