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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,188.36, 368,969.70 and 171,860.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,188.36, 368,969.70 and 171,860.54 is: 237,328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,188.36 : 368,969.70 = 171,860.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,188.36/368,969.70 = 171,860.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,188.36x = 368,969.70 × 171,860.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,188.36x = 63,411,331,885.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,411,331,885.64/267,188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,328.20

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