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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,932.11, 368,766.41 and 175,268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,932.11, 368,766.41 and 175,268.86 is: 242,133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,932.11 : 368,766.41 = 175,268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,932.11/368,766.41 = 175,268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,932.11x = 368,766.41 × 175,268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,932.11x = 64,633,268,725.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,633,268,725.16/266,932.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,133.74

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