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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,586.17, 369,462.63 and 172,258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,586.17, 369,462.63 and 172,258.92 is: 237,842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,586.17 : 369,462.63 = 172,258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,586.17/369,462.63 = 172,258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,586.17x = 369,462.63 × 172,258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,586.17x = 63,643,234,270.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,643,234,270.13/267,586.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,842.02

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