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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,190.51, 367,286.77 and 169,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,190.51, 367,286.77 and 169,359.40 is: 233,680.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,190.51 : 367,286.77 = 169,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,190.51/367,286.77 = 169,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,190.51x = 367,286.77 × 169,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,190.51x = 62,203,467,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,203,467,665.95/266,190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,680.26

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