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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,384.60, 401,076.90 and 172,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,384.60, 401,076.90 and 172,906.20 is: 259,359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,384.60 : 401,076.90 = 172,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,384.60/401,076.90 = 172,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,384.60x = 401,076.90 × 172,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,384.60x = 69,348,682,686.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,348,682,686.78/267,384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,359.30

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