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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,257.12, 367,435.04 and 170,763.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,257.12, 367,435.04 and 170,763.52 is: 235,653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,257.12 : 367,435.04 = 170,763.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,257.12/367,435.04 = 170,763.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,257.12x = 367,435.04 × 170,763.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,257.12x = 62,744,500,801.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,744,500,801.74/266,257.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,653.80

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