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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,131.08, 368,891.02 and 171,803.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,131.08, 368,891.02 and 171,803.80 is: 237,250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,131.08 : 368,891.02 = 171,803.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,131.08/368,891.02 = 171,803.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,131.08x = 368,891.02 × 171,803.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,131.08x = 63,376,879,021.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,376,879,021.88/267,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,250.11

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