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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,440.88, 369,236.22 and 172,113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,440.88, 369,236.22 and 172,113.24 is: 237,624.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,440.88 : 369,236.22 = 172,113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,440.88/369,236.22 = 172,113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,440.88x = 369,236.22 × 172,113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,440.88x = 63,550,442,149.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,550,442,149.55/267,440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,624.26

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