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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,442.44, 369,111.21 and 170,688.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,442.44, 369,111.21 and 170,688.04 is: 235,575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,442.44 : 369,111.21 = 170,688.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,442.44/369,111.21 = 170,688.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,442.44x = 369,111.21 × 170,688.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,442.44x = 63,002,868,976.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,002,868,976.93/267,442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,575.43

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