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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,589.17, 369,466.77 and 172,261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,589.17, 369,466.77 and 172,261.92 is: 237,846.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,589.17 : 369,466.77 = 172,261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,589.17/369,466.77 = 172,261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,589.17x = 369,466.77 × 172,261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,589.17x = 63,645,055,176.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,645,055,176.40/267,589.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,846.15

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