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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,645.68, 370,980 and 173,316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,645.68, 370,980 and 173,316.24 is: 239,337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,645.68 : 370,980 = 173,316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,645.68/370,980 = 173,316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,645.68x = 370,980 × 173,316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,645.68x = 64,296,858,715.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,296,858,715.20/268,645.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,337.03

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