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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,292.14, 368,567.63 and 170,342.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,292.14, 368,567.63 and 170,342.49 is: 234,884.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,292.14 : 368,567.63 = 170,342.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,292.14/368,567.63 = 170,342.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,292.14x = 368,567.63 × 170,342.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,292.14x = 62,782,728,517.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,782,728,517.71/267,292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,884.31

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