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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,149.50, 367,348.68 and 175,521.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,149.50, 367,348.68 and 175,521.84 is: 242,261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,149.50 : 367,348.68 = 175,521.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,149.50/367,348.68 = 175,521.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,149.50x = 367,348.68 × 175,521.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,149.50x = 64,477,716,235.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,477,716,235.17/266,149.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,261.27

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