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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,433.88, 369,226.56 and 172,106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,433.88, 369,226.56 and 172,106.24 is: 237,614.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,433.88 : 369,226.56 = 172,106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,433.88/369,226.56 = 172,106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,433.88x = 369,226.56 × 172,106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,433.88x = 63,546,194,949.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,546,194,949.73/267,433.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,614.60

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