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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,124.03, 369,874.29 and 171,226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,124.03, 369,874.29 and 171,226.03 is: 236,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,124.03 : 369,874.29 = 171,226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,124.03/369,874.29 = 171,226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,124.03x = 369,874.29 × 171,226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,124.03x = 63,332,106,275.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,332,106,275.77/268,124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,204.51

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