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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,516.94, 367,757.94 and 171,152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,516.94, 367,757.94 and 171,152.81 is: 236,168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,516.94 : 367,757.94 = 171,152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,516.94/367,757.94 = 171,152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,516.94x = 367,757.94 × 171,152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,516.94x = 62,942,804,830.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,942,804,830.81/266,516.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,168.12

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