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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,337.70, 401,006.55 and 172,859.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,337.70, 401,006.55 and 172,859.30 is: 259,288.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,337.70 : 401,006.55 = 172,859.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,337.70/401,006.55 = 172,859.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,337.70x = 401,006.55 × 172,859.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,337.70x = 69,317,711,528.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,317,711,528.42/267,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,288.95

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