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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,520.70, 367,763.02 and 171,156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,520.70, 367,763.02 and 171,156.56 is: 236,173.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,520.70 : 367,763.02 = 171,156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,520.70/367,763.02 = 171,156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,520.70x = 367,763.02 × 171,156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,520.70x = 62,945,053,398.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,945,053,398.41/266,520.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,173.23

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