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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,050.02, 369,655.47 and 176,006.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,050.02, 369,655.47 and 176,006.97 is: 242,723.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,050.02 : 369,655.47 = 176,006.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,050.02/369,655.47 = 176,006.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,050.02x = 369,655.47 × 176,006.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,050.02x = 65,061,939,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,061,939,453.73/268,050.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,723.13

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