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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,277.36, 367,374.24 and 175,678.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,277.36, 367,374.24 and 175,678.32 is: 242,377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,277.36 : 367,374.24 = 175,678.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,277.36/367,374.24 = 175,678.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,277.36x = 367,374.24 × 175,678.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,277.36x = 64,539,689,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,539,689,294.48/266,277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,377.68

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