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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,541.64, 367,791.96 and 171,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,541.64, 367,791.96 and 171,177.52 is: 236,202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,541.64 : 367,791.96 = 171,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,541.64/367,791.96 = 171,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,541.64x = 367,791.96 × 171,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,541.64x = 62,957,715,588.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,957,715,588.74/266,541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,202.18

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