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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,600.52, 370,795.48 and 170,533.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,600.52, 370,795.48 and 170,533.02 is: 235,416.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,600.52 : 370,795.48 = 170,533.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,600.52/370,795.48 = 170,533.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,600.52x = 370,795.48 × 170,533.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,600.52x = 63,232,873,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,232,873,006.75/268,600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,416.05

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