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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,719.51, 368,106.54 and 174,916.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,719.51, 368,106.54 and 174,916.00 is: 241,406.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,719.51 : 368,106.54 = 174,916.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,719.51/368,106.54 = 174,916.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,719.51x = 368,106.54 × 174,916.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,719.51x = 64,387,721,710.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,387,721,710.11/266,719.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,406.12

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