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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,694.96, 367,865.63 and 171,050.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,694.96, 367,865.63 and 171,050.16 is: 235,938.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,694.96 : 367,865.63 = 171,050.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,694.96/367,865.63 = 171,050.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,694.96x = 367,865.63 × 171,050.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,694.96x = 62,923,474,870.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,923,474,870.00/266,694.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,938.00

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