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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,175.85, 368,952.45 and 171,848.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,175.85, 368,952.45 and 171,848.03 is: 237,310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,175.85 : 368,952.45 = 171,848.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,175.85/368,952.45 = 171,848.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,175.85x = 368,952.45 × 171,848.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,175.85x = 63,403,751,696.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,403,751,696.17/267,175.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,310.94

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