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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,518.95, 367,760.61 and 171,154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,518.95, 367,760.61 and 171,154.82 is: 236,170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,518.95 : 367,760.61 = 171,154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,518.95/367,760.61 = 171,154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,518.95x = 367,760.61 × 171,154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,518.95x = 62,944,001,007.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,944,001,007.64/266,518.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,170.83

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