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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,272.71, 368,666.42 and 175,397.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,272.71, 368,666.42 and 175,397.94 is: 241,937.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,272.71 : 368,666.42 = 175,397.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,272.71/368,666.42 = 175,397.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,272.71x = 368,666.42 × 175,397.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,272.71x = 64,663,329,738.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,663,329,738.19/267,272.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,937.65

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