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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,189.54, 367,204.84 and 175,512.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,189.54, 367,204.84 and 175,512.42 is: 242,116.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,189.54 : 367,204.84 = 175,512.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,189.54/367,204.84 = 175,512.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,189.54x = 367,204.84 × 175,512.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,189.54x = 64,449,009,665.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,449,009,665.33/266,189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,116.99

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