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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,707.68, 370,867.92 and 177,903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,707.68, 370,867.92 and 177,903.44 is: 245,540.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,707.68 : 370,867.92 = 177,903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,707.68/370,867.92 = 177,903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,707.68x = 370,867.92 × 177,903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,707.68x = 65,978,678,753.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,978,678,753.64/268,707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,540.73

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