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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,699.86, 367,746.50 and 169,750.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,699.86, 367,746.50 and 169,750.16 is: 234,064.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,699.86 : 367,746.50 = 169,750.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,699.86/367,746.50 = 169,750.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,699.86x = 367,746.50 × 169,750.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,699.86x = 62,425,027,214.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,425,027,214.44/266,699.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,064.72

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