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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,180.28, 367,240.54 and 175,581.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,180.28, 367,240.54 and 175,581.24 is: 242,243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,180.28 : 367,240.54 = 175,581.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,180.28/367,240.54 = 175,581.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,180.28x = 367,240.54 × 175,581.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,180.28x = 64,480,549,391.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,480,549,391.47/266,180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,243.90

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