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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,440.38, 367,851.74 and 171,115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,440.38, 367,851.74 and 171,115.12 is: 236,244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,440.38 : 367,851.74 = 171,115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,440.38/367,851.74 = 171,115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,440.38x = 367,851.74 × 171,115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,440.38x = 62,944,994,632.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,944,994,632.31/266,440.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,244.20

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