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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,592.10, 369,294.17 and 176,788.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,592.10, 369,294.17 and 176,788.77 is: 243,979.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,592.10 : 369,294.17 = 176,788.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,592.10/369,294.17 = 176,788.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,592.10x = 369,294.17 × 176,788.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,592.10x = 65,287,062,082.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,287,062,082.47/267,592.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,979.78

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