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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,058.22, 368,790.17 and 171,730.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,058.22, 368,790.17 and 171,730.53 is: 237,148.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,058.22 : 368,790.17 = 171,730.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,058.22/368,790.17 = 171,730.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,058.22x = 368,790.17 × 171,730.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,058.22x = 63,332,530,494.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,332,530,494.24/267,058.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,148.78

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