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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,294.14, 368,570.38 and 170,344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,294.14, 368,570.38 and 170,344.50 is: 234,887.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,294.14 : 368,570.38 = 170,344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,294.14/368,570.38 = 170,344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,294.14x = 368,570.38 × 170,344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,294.14x = 62,783,937,095.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,783,937,095.91/267,294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,887.07

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