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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,460.96, 367,542 and 170,816.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,460.96, 367,542 and 170,816.16 is: 235,614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,460.96 : 367,542 = 170,816.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,460.96/367,542 = 170,816.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,460.96x = 367,542 × 170,816.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,460.96x = 62,782,113,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,782,113,078.72/266,460.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,614.68

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