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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,724.96, 367,907.04 and 171,080.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,724.96, 367,907.04 and 171,080.16 is: 235,979.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,724.96 : 367,907.04 = 171,080.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,724.96/367,907.04 = 171,080.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,724.96x = 367,907.04 × 171,080.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,724.96x = 62,941,595,268.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,941,595,268.33/266,724.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,979.40

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