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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,125.03, 369,875.67 and 171,227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,125.03, 369,875.67 and 171,227.03 is: 236,205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,125.03 : 369,875.67 = 171,227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,125.03/369,875.67 = 171,227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,125.03x = 369,875.67 × 171,227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,125.03x = 63,332,712,443.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,332,712,443.36/268,125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,205.89

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