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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,355.35, 370,365.42 and 173,139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,355.35, 370,365.42 and 173,139.04 is: 238,954.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,355.35 : 370,365.42 = 173,139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,355.35/370,365.42 = 173,139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,355.35x = 370,365.42 × 173,139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,355.35x = 64,124,713,268.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,124,713,268.00/268,355.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,954.48

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