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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,952.36, 369,698.52 and 172,514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,952.36, 369,698.52 and 172,514.32 is: 238,021.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,952.36 : 369,698.52 = 172,514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,952.36/369,698.52 = 172,514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,952.36x = 369,698.52 × 172,514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,952.36x = 63,778,288,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,778,288,782.81/267,952.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,021.00

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