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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,689.46, 367,858.04 and 171,044.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,689.46, 367,858.04 and 171,044.66 is: 235,930.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,689.46 : 367,858.04 = 171,044.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,689.46/367,858.04 = 171,044.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,689.46x = 367,858.04 × 171,044.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,689.46x = 62,920,153,380.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,920,153,380.07/266,689.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,930.41

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