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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,076.07, 369,852.45 and 171,336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,076.07, 369,852.45 and 171,336.53 is: 236,385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,076.07 : 369,852.45 = 171,336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,076.07/369,852.45 = 171,336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,076.07x = 369,852.45 × 171,336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,076.07x = 63,369,235,395.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,369,235,395.00/268,076.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,385.27

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