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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,513.69, 367,753.37 and 171,149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,513.69, 367,753.37 and 171,149.56 is: 236,163.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,513.69 : 367,753.37 = 171,149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,513.69/367,753.37 = 171,149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,513.69x = 367,753.37 × 171,149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,513.69x = 62,940,825,688.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,940,825,688.89/266,513.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,163.57

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