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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,723.12, 367,487.16 and 175,918.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,723.12, 367,487.16 and 175,918.88 is: 242,378.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,723.12 : 367,487.16 = 175,918.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,723.12/367,487.16 = 175,918.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,723.12x = 367,487.16 × 175,918.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,723.12x = 64,647,929,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,647,929,601.58/266,723.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,378.42

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