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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,575.84, 368,935.44 and 172,086.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,575.84, 368,935.44 and 172,086.56 is: 237,274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,575.84 : 368,935.44 = 172,086.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,575.84/368,935.44 = 172,086.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,575.84x = 368,935.44 × 172,086.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,575.84x = 63,488,830,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,488,830,731.69/267,575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,274.15

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