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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,430.10, 367,836.47 and 173,384.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,430.10, 367,836.47 and 173,384.49 is: 239,376.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,430.10 : 367,836.47 = 173,384.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,430.10/367,836.47 = 173,384.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,430.10x = 367,836.47 × 173,384.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,430.10x = 63,777,140,107.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,777,140,107.40/266,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,376.63

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