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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,184.38, 368,964.18 and 171,856.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,184.38, 368,964.18 and 171,856.56 is: 237,322.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,184.38 : 368,964.18 = 171,856.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,184.38/368,964.18 = 171,856.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,184.38x = 368,964.18 × 171,856.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,184.38x = 63,408,914,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,408,914,738.02/267,184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,322.69

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