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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,302.85, 370,292.93 and 173,086.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,302.85, 370,292.93 and 173,086.54 is: 238,882.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,302.85 : 370,292.93 = 173,086.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,302.85/370,292.93 = 173,086.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,302.85x = 370,292.93 × 173,086.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,302.85x = 64,092,722,040.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,092,722,040.16/268,302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,882.00

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