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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,722.80, 370,713.46 and 173,260.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,722.80, 370,713.46 and 173,260.25 is: 239,019.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,722.80 : 370,713.46 = 173,260.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,722.80/370,713.46 = 173,260.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,722.80x = 370,713.46 × 173,260.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,722.80x = 64,229,906,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,229,906,186.29/268,722.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,019.19

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