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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,498.48, 367,594.32 and 170,853.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,498.48, 367,594.32 and 170,853.68 is: 235,666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,498.48 : 367,594.32 = 170,853.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,498.48/367,594.32 = 170,853.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,498.48x = 367,594.32 × 170,853.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,498.48x = 62,804,842,319.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,804,842,319.10/266,498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,666.79

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