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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,930.19, 368,763.66 and 175,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,930.19, 368,763.66 and 175,266.90 is: 242,130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,930.19 : 368,763.66 = 175,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,930.19/368,763.66 = 175,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,930.19x = 368,763.66 × 175,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,930.19x = 64,632,063,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,632,063,520.85/266,930.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,130.96

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