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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,307.92, 368,589.41 and 170,358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,307.92, 368,589.41 and 170,358.34 is: 234,906.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,307.92 : 368,589.41 = 170,358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,307.92/368,589.41 = 170,358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,307.92x = 368,589.41 × 170,358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,307.92x = 62,792,280,065.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,792,280,065.00/267,307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,906.17

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