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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,184.79, 367,377.19 and 169,287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,184.79, 367,377.19 and 169,287.62 is: 233,643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,184.79 : 367,377.19 = 169,287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,184.79/367,377.19 = 169,287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,184.79x = 367,377.19 × 169,287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,184.79x = 62,192,407,877.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,192,407,877.28/266,184.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,643.73

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