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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,475.20, 367,481.61 and 174,457.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,475.20, 367,481.61 and 174,457.17 is: 240,584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,475.20 : 367,481.61 = 174,457.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,475.20/367,481.61 = 174,457.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,475.20x = 367,481.61 × 174,457.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,475.20x = 64,109,801,707.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,109,801,707.64/266,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,584.50

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