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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,436.80, 369,014.40 and 171,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,436.80, 369,014.40 and 171,921.60 is: 237,220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,436.80 : 369,014.40 = 171,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,436.80/369,014.40 = 171,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,436.80x = 369,014.40 × 171,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,436.80x = 63,441,546,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,441,546,071.04/267,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,220.70

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