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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,052.02, 369,658.24 and 176,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,052.02, 369,658.24 and 176,008.96 is: 242,725.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,052.02 : 369,658.24 = 176,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,052.02/369,658.24 = 176,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,052.02x = 369,658.24 × 176,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,052.02x = 65,063,162,377.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,063,162,377.83/268,052.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,725.88

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