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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,201.36, 368,560.42 and 171,828.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,201.36, 368,560.42 and 171,828.72 is: 237,009.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,201.36 : 368,560.42 = 171,828.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,201.36/368,560.42 = 171,828.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,201.36x = 368,560.42 × 171,828.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,201.36x = 63,329,265,211.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,329,265,211.26/267,201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,009.52

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