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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,682.96, 367,849.08 and 171,038.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,682.96, 367,849.08 and 171,038.16 is: 235,921.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,682.96 : 367,849.08 = 171,038.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,682.96/367,849.08 = 171,038.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,682.96x = 367,849.08 × 171,038.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,682.96x = 62,916,229,800.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,916,229,800.89/266,682.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,921.45

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