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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,173.26, 367,239.51 and 170,513.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,173.26, 367,239.51 and 170,513.34 is: 235,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,173.26 : 367,239.51 = 170,513.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,173.26/367,239.51 = 170,513.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,173.26x = 367,239.51 × 170,513.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,173.26x = 62,619,235,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,619,235,430.06/266,173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,257.42

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