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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,483.68, 370,425.42 and 176,576.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,483.68, 370,425.42 and 176,576.76 is: 243,621.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,483.68 : 370,425.42 = 176,576.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,483.68/370,425.42 = 176,576.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,483.68x = 370,425.42 × 176,576.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,483.68x = 65,408,520,485.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,408,520,485.24/268,483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,621.96

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