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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,854.32, 368,503.92 and 171,527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,854.32, 368,503.92 and 171,527.04 is: 236,864.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,854.32 : 368,503.92 = 171,527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,854.32/368,503.92 = 171,527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,854.32x = 368,503.92 × 171,527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,854.32x = 63,208,386,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,208,386,626.00/266,854.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,864.77

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