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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,280.36, 367,378.38 and 175,681.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,280.36, 367,378.38 and 175,681.32 is: 242,381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,280.36 : 367,378.38 = 175,681.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,280.36/367,378.38 = 175,681.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,280.36x = 367,378.38 × 175,681.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,280.36x = 64,541,518,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,541,518,737.86/266,280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,381.82

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