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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,853.68, 369,887.04 and 172,524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,853.68, 369,887.04 and 172,524.24 is: 238,243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,853.68 : 369,887.04 = 172,524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,853.68/369,887.04 = 172,524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,853.68x = 369,887.04 × 172,524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,853.68x = 63,814,480,461.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,814,480,461.85/267,853.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,243.81

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