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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,442.63, 367,854.85 and 171,117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,442.63, 367,854.85 and 171,117.37 is: 236,247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,442.63 : 367,854.85 = 171,117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,442.63/367,854.85 = 171,117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,442.63x = 367,854.85 × 171,117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,442.63x = 62,946,354,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,946,354,473.74/266,442.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,247.31

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