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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,212.34, 368,575.62 and 171,839.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,212.34, 368,575.62 and 171,839.70 is: 237,024.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,212.34 : 368,575.62 = 171,839.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,212.34/368,575.62 = 171,839.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,212.34x = 368,575.62 × 171,839.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,212.34x = 63,335,923,968.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,335,923,968.11/267,212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,024.70

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