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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,737.62, 367,507.17 and 175,933.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,737.62, 367,507.17 and 175,933.38 is: 242,398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,737.62 : 367,507.17 = 175,933.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,737.62/367,507.17 = 175,933.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,737.62x = 367,507.17 × 175,933.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,737.62x = 64,656,778,592.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,656,778,592.33/266,737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,398.42

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