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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,181.38, 368,960.04 and 171,853.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,181.38, 368,960.04 and 171,853.56 is: 237,318.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,181.38 : 368,960.04 = 171,853.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,181.38/368,960.04 = 171,853.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,181.38x = 368,960.04 × 171,853.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,181.38x = 63,407,096,371.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,407,096,371.74/267,181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,318.55

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