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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,694.46, 367,864.94 and 171,049.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,694.46, 367,864.94 and 171,049.66 is: 235,937.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,694.46 : 367,864.94 = 171,049.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,694.46/367,864.94 = 171,049.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,694.46x = 367,864.94 × 171,049.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,694.46x = 62,923,172,912.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,923,172,912.92/266,694.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,937.31

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