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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,877.32, 368,535.66 and 171,550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,877.32, 368,535.66 and 171,550.04 is: 236,896.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,877.32 : 368,535.66 = 171,550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,877.32/368,535.66 = 171,550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,877.32x = 368,535.66 × 171,550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,877.32x = 63,222,307,214.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,222,307,214.43/266,877.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,896.52

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