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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,387.29, 369,162.24 and 172,059.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,387.29, 369,162.24 and 172,059.65 is: 237,550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,387.29 : 369,162.24 = 172,059.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,387.29/369,162.24 = 172,059.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,387.29x = 369,162.24 × 172,059.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,387.29x = 63,517,925,807.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,517,925,807.62/267,387.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,550.28

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