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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,946.88, 369,690.93 and 172,508.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,946.88, 369,690.93 and 172,508.82 is: 238,013.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,946.88 : 369,690.93 = 172,508.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,946.88/369,690.93 = 172,508.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,946.88x = 369,690.93 × 172,508.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,946.88x = 63,774,946,099.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,774,946,099.00/267,946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,013.40

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