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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,262.40, 367,233.78 and 170,777.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,262.40, 367,233.78 and 170,777.80 is: 235,539.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,262.40 : 367,233.78 = 170,777.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,262.40/367,233.78 = 170,777.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,262.40x = 367,233.78 × 170,777.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,262.40x = 62,715,377,034.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,715,377,034.08/266,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,539.74

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