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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,059.22, 368,791.55 and 171,731.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,059.22, 368,791.55 and 171,731.53 is: 237,150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,059.22 : 368,791.55 = 171,731.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,059.22/368,791.55 = 171,731.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,059.22x = 368,791.55 × 171,731.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,059.22x = 63,333,137,132.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,333,137,132.57/267,059.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,150.16

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