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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,441.88, 369,237.60 and 172,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,441.88, 369,237.60 and 172,114.24 is: 237,625.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,441.88 : 369,237.60 = 172,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,441.88/369,237.60 = 172,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,441.88x = 369,237.60 × 172,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,441.88x = 63,551,048,903.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,551,048,903.42/267,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,625.64

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