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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,174.26, 367,240.89 and 170,514.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,174.26, 367,240.89 and 170,514.34 is: 235,258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,174.26 : 367,240.89 = 170,514.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,174.26/367,240.89 = 170,514.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,174.26x = 367,240.89 × 170,514.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,174.26x = 62,619,837,979.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,619,837,979.36/266,174.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,258.80

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