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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,152.89, 367,291.82 and 170,659.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,152.89, 367,291.82 and 170,659.97 is: 235,511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,152.89 : 367,291.82 = 170,659.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,152.89/367,291.82 = 170,659.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,152.89x = 367,291.82 × 170,659.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,152.89x = 62,682,009,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,682,009,572.64/266,152.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,511.29

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