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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,590.54, 368,972.28 and 170,664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,590.54, 368,972.28 and 170,664.76 is: 235,324.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,590.54 : 368,972.28 = 170,664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,590.54/368,972.28 = 170,664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,590.54x = 368,972.28 × 170,664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,590.54x = 62,970,565,612.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,970,565,612.85/267,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,324.33

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