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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,690.07, 367,921.44 and 174,784.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,690.07, 367,921.44 and 174,784.23 is: 241,129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,690.07 : 367,921.44 = 174,784.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,690.07/367,921.44 = 174,784.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,690.07x = 367,921.44 × 174,784.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,690.07x = 64,306,865,590.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,306,865,590.89/266,690.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,129.58

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