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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,091.86, 368,836.53 and 171,764.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,091.86, 368,836.53 and 171,764.04 is: 237,195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,091.86 : 368,836.53 = 171,764.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,091.86/368,836.53 = 171,764.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,091.86x = 368,836.53 × 171,764.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,091.86x = 63,352,852,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,352,852,492.38/267,091.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,195.00

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