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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,457.88, 367,550.98 and 175,781.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,457.88, 367,550.98 and 175,781.64 is: 242,472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,457.88 : 367,550.98 = 175,781.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,457.88/367,550.98 = 175,781.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,457.88x = 367,550.98 × 175,781.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,457.88x = 64,608,714,048.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,608,714,048.01/266,457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,472.52

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