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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,741.84, 369,733.77 and 172,416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,741.84, 369,733.77 and 172,416.18 is: 238,095.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,741.84 : 369,733.77 = 172,416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,741.84/369,733.77 = 172,416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,741.84x = 369,733.77 × 172,416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,741.84x = 63,748,084,240.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,748,084,240.40/267,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,095.34

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