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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,528.60, 367,555.01 and 174,510.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,528.60, 367,555.01 and 174,510.57 is: 240,657.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,528.60 : 367,555.01 = 174,510.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,528.60/367,555.01 = 174,510.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,528.60x = 367,555.01 × 174,510.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,528.60x = 64,142,234,301.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,142,234,301.46/266,528.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,657.98

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