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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,601.52, 370,796.86 and 170,534.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,601.52, 370,796.86 and 170,534.02 is: 235,417.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,601.52 : 370,796.86 = 170,534.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,601.52/370,796.86 = 170,534.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,601.52x = 370,796.86 × 170,534.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,601.52x = 63,233,479,139.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,233,479,139.18/268,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,417.43

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