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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,067.34, 370,015.96 and 172,574.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,067.34, 370,015.96 and 172,574.03 is: 238,205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,067.34 : 370,015.96 = 172,574.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,067.34/370,015.96 = 172,574.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,067.34x = 370,015.96 × 172,574.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,067.34x = 63,855,145,381.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,855,145,381.52/268,067.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,205.61

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