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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,187.36, 367,504.36 and 169,445.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,187.36, 367,504.36 and 169,445.82 is: 233,940.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,187.36 : 367,504.36 = 169,445.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,187.36/367,504.36 = 169,445.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,187.36x = 367,504.36 × 169,445.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,187.36x = 62,272,077,633.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,272,077,633.78/266,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,940.78

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