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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,073.97, 368,811.90 and 171,746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,073.97, 368,811.90 and 171,746.28 is: 237,170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,073.97 : 368,811.90 = 171,746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,073.97/368,811.90 = 171,746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,073.97x = 368,811.90 × 171,746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,073.97x = 63,342,071,844.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,342,071,844.73/267,073.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,170.52

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