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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,224.31, 370,312.10 and 177,657.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,224.31, 370,312.10 and 177,657.91 is: 245,275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,224.31 : 370,312.10 = 177,657.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,224.31/370,312.10 = 177,657.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,224.31x = 370,312.10 × 177,657.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,224.31x = 65,788,873,585.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,788,873,585.18/268,224.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,275.58

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