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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,354.35, 370,364.04 and 173,138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,354.35, 370,364.04 and 173,138.04 is: 238,953.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,354.35 : 370,364.04 = 173,138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,354.35/370,364.04 = 173,138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,354.35x = 370,364.04 × 173,138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,354.35x = 64,124,103,972.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,124,103,972.08/268,354.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,953.10

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