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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,209.34, 368,571.48 and 171,836.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,209.34, 368,571.48 and 171,836.70 is: 237,020.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,209.34 : 368,571.48 = 171,836.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,209.34/368,571.48 = 171,836.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,209.34x = 368,571.48 × 171,836.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,209.34x = 63,334,106,837.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,334,106,837.32/267,209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,020.56

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