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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,701.66, 368,082 and 174,898.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,701.66, 368,082 and 174,898.18 is: 241,381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,701.66 : 368,082 = 174,898.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,701.66/368,082 = 174,898.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,701.66x = 368,082 × 174,898.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,701.66x = 64,376,871,890.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,376,871,890.76/266,701.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,381.59

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