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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,721.12, 367,484.40 and 175,916.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,721.12, 367,484.40 and 175,916.88 is: 242,375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,721.12 : 367,484.40 = 175,916.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,721.12/367,484.40 = 175,916.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,721.12x = 367,484.40 × 175,916.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,721.12x = 64,646,709,096.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,646,709,096.67/266,721.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,375.67

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