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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,211.34, 368,574.24 and 171,838.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,211.34, 368,574.24 and 171,838.70 is: 237,023.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,211.34 : 368,574.24 = 171,838.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,211.34/368,574.24 = 171,838.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,211.34x = 368,574.24 × 171,838.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,211.34x = 63,335,318,255.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,335,318,255.09/267,211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,023.32

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