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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,327.35, 370,326.87 and 173,111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,327.35, 370,326.87 and 173,111.04 is: 238,915.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,327.35 : 370,326.87 = 173,111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,327.35/370,326.87 = 173,111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,327.35x = 370,326.87 × 173,111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,327.35x = 64,107,669,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,107,669,605.64/268,327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,915.90

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