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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,476.57, 367,702.23 and 171,112.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,476.57, 367,702.23 and 171,112.43 is: 236,112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,476.57 : 367,702.23 = 171,112.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,476.57/367,702.23 = 171,112.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,476.57x = 367,702.23 × 171,112.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,476.57x = 62,918,423,652.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,918,423,652.65/266,476.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,112.41

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