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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,335.02, 368,719.86 and 171,789.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,335.02, 368,719.86 and 171,789.85 is: 236,939.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,335.02 : 368,719.86 = 171,789.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,335.02/368,719.86 = 171,789.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,335.02x = 368,719.86 × 171,789.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,335.02x = 63,342,329,441.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,342,329,441.42/267,335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,939.89

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