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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,442.38, 367,854.51 and 171,117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,442.38, 367,854.51 and 171,117.12 is: 236,246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,442.38 : 367,854.51 = 171,117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,442.38/367,854.51 = 171,117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,442.38x = 367,854.51 × 171,117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,442.38x = 62,946,204,330.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,946,204,330.21/266,442.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,246.97

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