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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,440.86, 367,527.51 and 175,764.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,440.86, 367,527.51 and 175,764.60 is: 242,449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,440.86 : 367,527.51 = 175,764.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,440.86/367,527.51 = 175,764.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,440.86x = 367,527.51 × 175,764.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,440.86x = 64,598,325,784.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,598,325,784.15/266,440.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,449.02

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