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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,488.14, 370,570.01 and 170,307.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,488.14, 370,570.01 and 170,307.87 is: 235,060.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,488.14 : 370,570.01 = 170,307.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,488.14/370,570.01 = 170,307.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,488.14x = 370,570.01 × 170,307.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,488.14x = 63,110,986,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,110,986,847.80/268,488.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,060.62

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