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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,188.55, 367,060.54 and 175,428.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,188.55, 367,060.54 and 175,428.41 is: 241,906.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,188.55 : 367,060.54 = 175,428.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,188.55/367,060.54 = 175,428.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,188.55x = 367,060.54 × 175,428.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,188.55x = 64,392,846,905.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,392,846,905.94/266,188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,906.90

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