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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,951.36, 369,824.16 and 177,309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,951.36, 369,824.16 and 177,309.12 is: 244,720.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,951.36 : 369,824.16 = 177,309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,951.36/369,824.16 = 177,309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,951.36x = 369,824.16 × 177,309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,951.36x = 65,573,196,364.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,573,196,364.34/267,951.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,720.52

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