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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,271.39, 370,108.44 and 172,833.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,271.39, 370,108.44 and 172,833.75 is: 238,442.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,271.39 : 370,108.44 = 172,833.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,271.39/370,108.44 = 172,833.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,271.39x = 370,108.44 × 172,833.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,271.39x = 63,967,229,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,967,229,591.85/268,271.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,442.23

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