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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,719.00, 368,105.85 and 174,915.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,719.00, 368,105.85 and 174,915.49 is: 241,405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,719.00 : 368,105.85 = 174,915.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,719.00/368,105.85 = 174,915.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,719.00x = 368,105.85 × 174,915.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,719.00x = 64,387,416,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,387,416,274.95/266,719.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,405.43

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