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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,154.39, 367,293.90 and 170,661.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,154.39, 367,293.90 and 170,661.47 is: 235,513.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,154.39 : 367,293.90 = 170,661.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,154.39/367,293.90 = 170,661.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,154.39x = 367,293.90 × 170,661.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,154.39x = 62,682,915,059.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,682,915,059.56/266,154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,513.36

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