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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,975.14, 369,823.62 and 177,174.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,975.14, 369,823.62 and 177,174.98 is: 244,513.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,975.14 : 369,823.62 = 177,174.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,975.14/369,823.62 = 177,174.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,975.14x = 369,823.62 × 177,174.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,975.14x = 65,523,492,679.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,523,492,679.15/267,975.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,513.33

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