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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,458.88, 367,552.36 and 175,782.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,458.88, 367,552.36 and 175,782.64 is: 242,473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,458.88 : 367,552.36 = 175,782.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,458.88/367,552.36 = 175,782.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,458.88x = 367,552.36 × 175,782.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,458.88x = 64,609,324,179.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,609,324,179.03/266,458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,473.90

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