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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,200.36, 368,559.04 and 171,827.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,200.36, 368,559.04 and 171,827.72 is: 237,008.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,200.36 : 368,559.04 = 171,827.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,200.36/368,559.04 = 171,827.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,200.36x = 368,559.04 × 171,827.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,200.36x = 63,328,659,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,328,659,528.59/267,200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,008.14

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