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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,061.22, 368,794.30 and 171,733.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,061.22, 368,794.30 and 171,733.54 is: 237,152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,061.22 : 368,794.30 = 171,733.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,061.22/368,794.30 = 171,733.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,061.22x = 368,794.30 × 171,733.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,061.22x = 63,334,350,670.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,334,350,670.82/267,061.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,152.93

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