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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,931.69, 368,765.73 and 175,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,931.69, 368,765.73 and 175,268.40 is: 242,133.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,931.69 : 368,765.73 = 175,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,931.69/368,765.73 = 175,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,931.69x = 368,765.73 × 175,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,931.69x = 64,632,979,471.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,632,979,471.93/266,931.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,133.03

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