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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,208.12, 367,429.38 and 175,580.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,208.12, 367,429.38 and 175,580.28 is: 242,341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,208.12 : 367,429.38 = 175,580.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,208.12/367,429.38 = 175,580.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,208.12x = 367,429.38 × 175,580.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,208.12x = 64,513,353,420.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,513,353,420.63/266,208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,341.79

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