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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,738.84, 369,729.63 and 172,413.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,738.84, 369,729.63 and 172,413.18 is: 238,091.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,738.84 : 369,729.63 = 172,413.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,738.84/369,729.63 = 172,413.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,738.84x = 369,729.63 × 172,413.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,738.84x = 63,746,261,248.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,746,261,248.52/267,738.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,091.20

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