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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,185.92, 367,456.32 and 175,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,185.92, 367,456.32 and 175,595.52 is: 242,400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,185.92 : 367,456.32 = 175,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,185.92/367,456.32 = 175,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,185.92x = 367,456.32 × 175,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,185.92x = 64,523,683,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,523,683,587.69/266,185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,400.81

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