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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,517.95, 367,759.23 and 171,153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,517.95, 367,759.23 and 171,153.82 is: 236,169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,517.95 : 367,759.23 = 171,153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,517.95/367,759.23 = 171,153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,517.95x = 367,759.23 × 171,153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,517.95x = 62,943,397,054.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,943,397,054.76/266,517.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,169.45

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