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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,204.68, 370,183.44 and 177,564.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,204.68, 370,183.44 and 177,564.04 is: 245,078.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,204.68 : 370,183.44 = 177,564.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,204.68/370,183.44 = 177,564.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,204.68x = 370,183.44 × 177,564.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,204.68x = 65,731,267,147.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,731,267,147.50/268,204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,078.75

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