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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,163.80, 399,245.70 and 171,685.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,163.80, 399,245.70 and 171,685.40 is: 257,528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,163.80 : 399,245.70 = 171,685.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,163.80/399,245.70 = 171,685.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,163.80x = 399,245.70 × 171,685.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,163.80x = 68,544,657,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,544,657,702.78/266,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,528.10

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