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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,293.14, 368,569 and 170,343.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,293.14, 368,569 and 170,343.49 is: 234,885.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,293.14 : 368,569 = 170,343.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,293.14/368,569 = 170,343.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,293.14x = 368,569 × 170,343.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,293.14x = 62,783,329,765.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,783,329,765.81/267,293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,885.68

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