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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,274.36, 367,370.10 and 175,675.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,274.36, 367,370.10 and 175,675.32 is: 242,373.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,274.36 : 367,370.10 = 175,675.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,274.36/367,370.10 = 175,675.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,274.36x = 367,370.10 × 175,675.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,274.36x = 64,537,859,875.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,537,859,875.93/266,274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,373.54

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