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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,646.18, 370,980.69 and 173,316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,646.18, 370,980.69 and 173,316.74 is: 239,337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,646.18 : 370,980.69 = 173,316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,646.18/370,980.69 = 173,316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,646.18x = 370,980.69 × 173,316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,646.18x = 64,297,163,793.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,297,163,793.75/268,646.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,337.72

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