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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,274.90, 370,113.26 and 172,837.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,274.90, 370,113.26 and 172,837.26 is: 238,447.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,274.90 : 370,113.26 = 172,837.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,274.90/370,113.26 = 172,837.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,274.90x = 370,113.26 × 172,837.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,274.90x = 63,969,361,748.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,969,361,748.07/268,274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,447.06

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