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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,920.95, 368,444.65 and 165,024.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,920.95, 368,444.65 and 165,024.57 is: 227,791.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,920.95 : 368,444.65 = 165,024.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,920.95/368,444.65 = 165,024.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,920.95x = 368,444.65 × 165,024.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,920.95x = 60,802,421,213.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,802,421,213.58/266,920.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,791.86

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