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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,067.44, 369,951.96 and 177,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,067.44, 369,951.96 and 177,265.60 is: 244,639.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,067.44 : 369,951.96 = 177,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,067.44/369,951.96 = 177,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,067.44x = 369,951.96 × 177,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,067.44x = 65,579,756,160.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,579,756,160.58/268,067.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,639.02

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