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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,260.57, 367,643.36 and 175,745.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,260.57, 367,643.36 and 175,745.19 is: 242,662.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,260.57 : 367,643.36 = 175,745.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,260.57/367,643.36 = 175,745.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,260.57x = 367,643.36 × 175,745.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,260.57x = 64,611,552,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,611,552,984.90/266,260.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,662.87

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