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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,518.70, 367,760.26 and 171,154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,518.70, 367,760.26 and 171,154.56 is: 236,170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,518.70 : 367,760.26 = 171,154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,518.70/367,760.26 = 171,154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,518.70x = 367,760.26 × 171,154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,518.70x = 62,943,845,485.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,943,845,485.79/266,518.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,170.47

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