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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,059.10, 368,570.86 and 170,266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,059.10, 368,570.86 and 170,266.44 is: 234,986.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,059.10 : 368,570.86 = 170,266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,059.10/368,570.86 = 170,266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,059.10x = 368,570.86 × 170,266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,059.10x = 62,755,248,219.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,755,248,219.94/267,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,986.37

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