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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,441.63, 367,853.47 and 171,116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,441.63, 367,853.47 and 171,116.37 is: 236,245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,441.63 : 367,853.47 = 171,116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,441.63/367,853.47 = 171,116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,441.63x = 367,853.47 × 171,116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,441.63x = 62,945,750,050.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,945,750,050.51/266,441.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,245.93

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