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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,387.80, 369,162.94 and 172,060.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,387.80, 369,162.94 and 172,060.16 is: 237,550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,387.80 : 369,162.94 = 172,060.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,387.80/369,162.94 = 172,060.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,387.80x = 369,162.94 × 172,060.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,387.80x = 63,518,234,522.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,518,234,522.47/267,387.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,550.98

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