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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,337.40, 370,340.72 and 173,121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,337.40, 370,340.72 and 173,121.04 is: 238,929.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,337.40 : 370,340.72 = 173,121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,337.40/370,340.72 = 173,121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,337.40x = 370,340.72 × 173,121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,337.40x = 64,113,770,600.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,113,770,600.75/268,337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,929.69

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