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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,515.95, 367,756.47 and 171,151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,515.95, 367,756.47 and 171,151.82 is: 236,166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,515.95 : 367,756.47 = 171,151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,515.95/367,756.47 = 171,151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,515.95x = 367,756.47 × 171,151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,515.95x = 62,942,187,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,942,187,318.49/266,515.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,166.68

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