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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,188.31, 368,542.53 and 171,815.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,188.31, 368,542.53 and 171,815.67 is: 236,991.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,188.31 : 368,542.53 = 171,815.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,188.31/368,542.53 = 171,815.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,188.31x = 368,542.53 × 171,815.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,188.31x = 63,321,381,715.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,321,381,715.45/267,188.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,991.59

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