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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,463.63, 367,684.38 and 171,099.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,463.63, 367,684.38 and 171,099.50 is: 236,094.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,463.63 : 367,684.38 = 171,099.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,463.63/367,684.38 = 171,099.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,463.63x = 367,684.38 × 171,099.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,463.63x = 62,910,611,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,910,611,737.39/266,463.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,094.55

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