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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,479.18, 369,239.96 and 170,809.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,479.18, 369,239.96 and 170,809.68 is: 235,793.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,479.18 : 369,239.96 = 170,809.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,479.18/369,239.96 = 170,809.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,479.18x = 369,239.96 × 170,809.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,479.18x = 63,069,759,410.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,069,759,410.81/267,479.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,793.15

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