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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,438.17, 367,848.66 and 171,112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,438.17, 367,848.66 and 171,112.87 is: 236,241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,438.17 : 367,848.66 = 171,112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,438.17/367,848.66 = 171,112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,438.17x = 367,848.66 × 171,112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,438.17x = 62,943,639,938.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,943,639,938.25/266,438.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,241.08

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