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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,536.10, 367,784.29 and 171,171.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,536.10, 367,784.29 and 171,171.97 is: 236,194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,536.10 : 367,784.29 = 171,171.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,536.10/367,784.29 = 171,171.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,536.10x = 367,784.29 × 171,171.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,536.10x = 62,954,360,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,954,360,106.96/266,536.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,194.49

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