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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,446.97, 367,942.37 and 171,119.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,446.97, 367,942.37 and 171,119.74 is: 236,302.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,446.97 : 367,942.37 = 171,119.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,446.97/367,942.37 = 171,119.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,446.97x = 367,942.37 × 171,119.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,446.97x = 62,962,199,994.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,962,199,994.07/266,446.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,302.94

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