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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,266.70, 402,741.50 and 173,891.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,266.70, 402,741.50 and 173,891.81 is: 261,059.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,266.70 : 402,741.50 = 173,891.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,266.70/402,741.50 = 173,891.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,266.70x = 402,741.50 × 173,891.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,266.70x = 70,033,446,818.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,033,446,818.14/268,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,059.04

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