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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,439.38, 367,850.36 and 171,114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,439.38, 367,850.36 and 171,114.12 is: 236,242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,439.38 : 367,850.36 = 171,114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,439.38/367,850.36 = 171,114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,439.38x = 367,850.36 × 171,114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,439.38x = 62,944,391,070.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,944,391,070.87/266,439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,242.83

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