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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,488.55, 367,791.71 and 169,661.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,488.55, 367,791.71 and 169,661.48 is: 234,156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,488.55 : 367,791.71 = 169,661.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,488.55/367,791.71 = 169,661.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,488.55x = 367,791.71 × 169,661.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,488.55x = 62,400,083,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,400,083,163.06/266,488.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,156.72

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