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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,445.28, 367,940.01 and 171,118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,445.28, 367,940.01 and 171,118.05 is: 236,300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,445.28 : 367,940.01 = 171,118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,445.28/367,940.01 = 171,118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,445.28x = 367,940.01 × 171,118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,445.28x = 62,961,177,028.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,961,177,028.18/266,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,300.59

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