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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,186.55, 367,057.78 and 175,426.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,186.55, 367,057.78 and 175,426.41 is: 241,904.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,186.55 : 367,057.78 = 175,426.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,186.55/367,057.78 = 175,426.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,186.55x = 367,057.78 × 175,426.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,186.55x = 64,391,627,481.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,391,627,481.17/266,186.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,904.13

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