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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,148.06, 369,741.07 and 171,224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,148.06, 369,741.07 and 171,224.47 is: 236,096.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,148.06 : 369,741.07 = 171,224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,148.06/369,741.07 = 171,224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,148.06x = 369,741.07 × 171,224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,148.06x = 63,308,718,747.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,308,718,747.98/268,148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,096.13

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