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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,002.86, 368,570.24 and 175,157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,002.86, 368,570.24 and 175,157.16 is: 241,786.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,002.86 : 368,570.24 = 175,157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,002.86/368,570.24 = 175,157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,002.86x = 368,570.24 × 175,157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,002.86x = 64,557,716,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,557,716,498.92/267,002.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,786.61

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