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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,444.28, 367,938.63 and 171,117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,444.28, 367,938.63 and 171,117.05 is: 236,299.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,444.28 : 367,938.63 = 171,117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,444.28/367,938.63 = 171,117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,444.28x = 367,938.63 × 171,117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,444.28x = 62,960,571,106.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,960,571,106.95/266,444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,299.20

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