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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,948.94, 368,229.38 and 176,305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,948.94, 368,229.38 and 176,305.08 is: 243,195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,948.94 : 368,229.38 = 176,305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,948.94/368,229.38 = 176,305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,948.94x = 368,229.38 × 176,305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,948.94x = 64,920,710,299.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,920,710,299.25/266,948.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,195.24

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