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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,592.60, 369,294.86 and 176,789.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,592.60, 369,294.86 and 176,789.27 is: 243,980.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,592.60 : 369,294.86 = 176,789.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,592.60/369,294.86 = 176,789.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,592.60x = 369,294.86 × 176,789.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,592.60x = 65,287,368,714.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,287,368,714.15/267,592.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,980.47

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