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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,174.40, 367,382.40 and 175,546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,174.40, 367,382.40 and 175,546.56 is: 242,294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,174.40 : 367,382.40 = 175,546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,174.40/367,382.40 = 175,546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,174.40x = 367,382.40 × 175,546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,174.40x = 64,492,716,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,492,716,524.54/266,174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,294.96

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