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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,206.31, 368,567.37 and 171,833.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,206.31, 368,567.37 and 171,833.67 is: 237,016.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,206.31 : 368,567.37 = 171,833.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,206.31/368,567.37 = 171,833.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,206.31x = 368,567.37 × 171,833.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,206.31x = 63,332,283,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,332,283,829.35/267,206.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,016.42

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