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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,439.80, 369,018.54 and 171,924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,439.80, 369,018.54 and 171,924.60 is: 237,224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,439.80 : 369,018.54 = 171,924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,439.80/369,018.54 = 171,924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,439.80x = 369,018.54 × 171,924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,439.80x = 63,443,364,882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,443,364,882.08/267,439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,224.84

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