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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,133.08, 368,893.78 and 171,805.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,133.08, 368,893.78 and 171,805.80 is: 237,252.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,133.08 : 368,893.78 = 171,805.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,133.08/368,893.78 = 171,805.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,133.08x = 368,893.78 × 171,805.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,133.08x = 63,378,090,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,378,090,987.92/267,133.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,252.87

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