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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,591.02, 369,469.34 and 172,263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,591.02, 369,469.34 and 172,263.80 is: 237,848.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,591.02 : 369,469.34 = 172,263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,591.02/369,469.34 = 172,263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,591.02x = 369,469.34 × 172,263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,591.02x = 63,646,189,783.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,646,189,783.23/267,591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,848.76

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