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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,300.35, 370,289.48 and 173,084.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,300.35, 370,289.48 and 173,084.04 is: 238,878.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,300.35 : 370,289.48 = 173,084.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,300.35/370,289.48 = 173,084.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,300.35x = 370,289.48 × 173,084.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,300.35x = 64,091,198,302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,091,198,302.48/268,300.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,878.55

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