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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,114.08, 368,867.58 and 171,786.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,114.08, 368,867.58 and 171,786.80 is: 237,226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,114.08 : 368,867.58 = 171,786.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,114.08/368,867.58 = 171,786.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,114.08x = 368,867.58 × 171,786.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,114.08x = 63,366,581,191.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,366,581,191.94/267,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,226.66

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