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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,653.27, 368,227.04 and 171,326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,653.27, 368,227.04 and 171,326.06 is: 236,587.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,653.27 : 368,227.04 = 171,326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,653.27/368,227.04 = 171,326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,653.27x = 368,227.04 × 171,326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,653.27x = 63,086,887,948.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,086,887,948.66/266,653.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,587.72

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