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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,439.30, 369,017.85 and 171,924.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,439.30, 369,017.85 and 171,924.10 is: 237,224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,439.30 : 369,017.85 = 171,924.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,439.30/369,017.85 = 171,924.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,439.30x = 369,017.85 × 171,924.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,439.30x = 63,443,061,745.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,443,061,745.19/267,439.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,224.15

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