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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,221.54, 367,332.20 and 169,464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,221.54, 367,332.20 and 169,464.34 is: 233,826.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,221.54 : 367,332.20 = 169,464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,221.54/367,332.20 = 169,464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,221.54x = 367,332.20 × 169,464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,221.54x = 62,249,708,833.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,249,708,833.75/266,221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,826.72

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