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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,208.87, 367,430.42 and 175,581.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,208.87, 367,430.42 and 175,581.03 is: 242,342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,208.87 : 367,430.42 = 175,581.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,208.87/367,430.42 = 175,581.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,208.87x = 367,430.42 × 175,581.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,208.87x = 64,513,810,719.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,513,810,719.03/266,208.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,342.83

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