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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,269.30, 369,957.87 and 176,226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,269.30, 369,957.87 and 176,226.08 is: 243,025.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,269.30 : 369,957.87 = 176,226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,269.30/369,957.87 = 176,226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,269.30x = 369,957.87 × 176,226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,269.30x = 65,196,223,345.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,196,223,345.46/268,269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,025.29

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