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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,587.55, 368,968.14 and 170,661.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,587.55, 368,968.14 and 170,661.76 is: 235,320.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,587.55 : 368,968.14 = 170,661.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,587.55/368,968.14 = 170,661.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,587.55x = 368,968.14 × 170,661.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,587.55x = 62,968,752,156.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,968,752,156.33/267,587.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,320.19

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