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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,529.60, 367,556.39 and 174,511.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,529.60, 367,556.39 and 174,511.57 is: 240,659.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,529.60 : 367,556.39 = 174,511.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,529.60/367,556.39 = 174,511.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,529.60x = 367,556.39 × 174,511.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,529.60x = 64,142,842,682.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,142,842,682.43/266,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,659.36

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