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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,517.45, 367,758.54 and 171,153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,517.45, 367,758.54 and 171,153.32 is: 236,168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,517.45 : 367,758.54 = 171,153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,517.45/367,758.54 = 171,153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,517.45x = 367,758.54 × 171,153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,517.45x = 62,943,093,240.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,943,093,240.56/266,517.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,168.75

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