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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,177.36, 368,954.52 and 171,849.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,177.36, 368,954.52 and 171,849.54 is: 237,313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,177.36 : 368,954.52 = 171,849.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,177.36/368,954.52 = 171,849.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,177.36x = 368,954.52 × 171,849.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,177.36x = 63,404,664,542.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,404,664,542.92/267,177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,313.01

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