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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,187.24, 367,250.22 and 175,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,187.24, 367,250.22 and 175,588.20 is: 242,253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,187.24 : 367,250.22 = 175,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,187.24/367,250.22 = 175,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,187.24x = 367,250.22 × 175,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,187.24x = 64,484,805,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,484,805,079.40/266,187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,253.55

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