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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,943.96, 368,222.52 and 176,300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,943.96, 368,222.52 and 176,300.10 is: 243,188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,943.96 : 368,222.52 = 176,300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,943.96/368,222.52 = 176,300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,943.96x = 368,222.52 × 176,300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,943.96x = 64,917,667,098.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,917,667,098.25/266,943.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,188.37

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