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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,400.92, 370,428.18 and 173,184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,400.92, 370,428.18 and 173,184.60 is: 239,017.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,400.92 : 370,428.18 = 173,184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,400.92/370,428.18 = 173,184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,400.92x = 370,428.18 × 173,184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,400.92x = 64,152,456,182.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,152,456,182.03/268,400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,017.27

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