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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,863.32, 368,516.34 and 171,536.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,863.32, 368,516.34 and 171,536.04 is: 236,877.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,863.32 : 368,516.34 = 171,536.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,863.32/368,516.34 = 171,536.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,863.32x = 368,516.34 × 171,536.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,863.32x = 63,213,833,638.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,213,833,638.89/266,863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,877.19

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