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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,132.08, 368,892.40 and 171,804.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,132.08, 368,892.40 and 171,804.80 is: 237,251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,132.08 : 368,892.40 = 171,804.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,132.08/368,892.40 = 171,804.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,132.08x = 368,892.40 × 171,804.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,132.08x = 63,377,485,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,377,485,003.52/267,132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,251.49

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