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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,516.69, 367,757.51 and 171,152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,516.69, 367,757.51 and 171,152.56 is: 236,167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,516.69 : 367,757.51 = 171,152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,516.69/367,757.51 = 171,152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,516.69x = 367,757.51 × 171,152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,516.69x = 62,942,637,520.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,942,637,520.57/266,516.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,167.71

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