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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,175.40, 367,383.78 and 175,547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,175.40, 367,383.78 and 175,547.56 is: 242,296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,175.40 : 367,383.78 = 175,547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,175.40/367,383.78 = 175,547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,175.40x = 367,383.78 × 175,547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,175.40x = 64,493,326,162.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,493,326,162.58/266,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,296.34

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