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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,185.87, 367,280.37 and 169,354.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,185.87, 367,280.37 and 169,354.76 is: 233,673.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,185.87 : 367,280.37 = 169,354.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,185.87/367,280.37 = 169,354.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,185.87x = 367,280.37 × 169,354.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,185.87x = 62,200,678,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,200,678,667.30/266,185.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,673.85

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