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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,767.64, 369,467.73 and 172,261.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,767.64, 369,467.73 and 172,261.35 is: 237,687.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,767.64 : 369,467.73 = 172,261.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,767.64/369,467.73 = 172,261.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,767.64x = 369,467.73 × 172,261.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,767.64x = 63,645,009,951.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,645,009,951.24/267,767.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,687.46

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