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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,190.32, 368,545.28 and 171,817.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,190.32, 368,545.28 and 171,817.68 is: 236,994.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,190.32 : 368,545.28 = 171,817.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,190.32/368,545.28 = 171,817.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,190.32x = 368,545.28 × 171,817.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,190.32x = 63,322,594,984.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,322,594,984.55/267,190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,994.35

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