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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,082.48, 369,861.32 and 171,342.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,082.48, 369,861.32 and 171,342.97 is: 236,394.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,082.48 : 369,861.32 = 171,342.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,082.48/369,861.32 = 171,342.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,082.48x = 369,861.32 × 171,342.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,082.48x = 63,373,136,560.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,373,136,560.62/268,082.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,394.17

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