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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,193.38, 368,976.60 and 171,865.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,193.38, 368,976.60 and 171,865.56 is: 237,335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,193.38 : 368,976.60 = 171,865.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,193.38/368,976.60 = 171,865.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,193.38x = 368,976.60 × 171,865.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,193.38x = 63,414,369,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,414,369,985.90/267,193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,335.11

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