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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,479.98, 367,779.88 and 169,652.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,479.98, 367,779.88 and 169,652.91 is: 234,144.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,479.98 : 367,779.88 = 169,652.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,479.98/367,779.88 = 169,652.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,479.98x = 367,779.88 × 169,652.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,479.98x = 62,394,925,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,394,925,466.68/266,479.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,144.89

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