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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,001.86, 368,568.86 and 175,156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,001.86, 368,568.86 and 175,156.16 is: 241,785.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,001.86 : 368,568.86 = 175,156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,001.86/368,568.86 = 175,156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,001.86x = 368,568.86 × 175,156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,001.86x = 64,557,106,258.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,557,106,258.82/267,001.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,785.23

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