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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,439.88, 369,234.84 and 172,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,439.88, 369,234.84 and 172,112.24 is: 237,622.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,439.88 : 369,234.84 = 172,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,439.88/369,234.84 = 172,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,439.88x = 369,234.84 × 172,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,439.88x = 63,549,835,398.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,549,835,398.44/267,439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,622.88

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