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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,502.48, 367,599.84 and 170,857.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,502.48, 367,599.84 and 170,857.68 is: 235,672.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,502.48 : 367,599.84 = 170,857.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,502.48/367,599.84 = 170,857.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,502.48x = 367,599.84 × 170,857.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,502.48x = 62,807,255,830.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,807,255,830.77/266,502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,672.31

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