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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,115.08, 368,868.96 and 171,787.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,115.08, 368,868.96 and 171,787.80 is: 237,228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,115.08 : 368,868.96 = 171,787.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,115.08/368,868.96 = 171,787.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,115.08x = 368,868.96 × 171,787.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,115.08x = 63,367,187,126.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,367,187,126.69/267,115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,228.04

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