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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,934.11, 368,769.17 and 175,270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,934.11, 368,769.17 and 175,270.86 is: 242,136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,934.11 : 368,769.17 = 175,270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,934.11/368,769.17 = 175,270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,934.11x = 368,769.17 × 175,270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,934.11x = 64,634,489,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,634,489,567.39/266,934.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,136.49

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