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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,447.22, 370,152.80 and 171,523.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,447.22, 370,152.80 and 171,523.02 is: 236,507.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,447.22 : 370,152.80 = 171,523.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,447.22/370,152.80 = 171,523.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,447.22x = 370,152.80 × 171,523.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,447.22x = 63,489,728,255.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,489,728,255.94/268,447.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,507.31

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