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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,732.48, 370,726.74 and 173,269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,732.48, 370,726.74 and 173,269.84 is: 239,032.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,732.48 : 370,726.74 = 173,269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,732.48/370,726.74 = 173,269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,732.48x = 370,726.74 × 173,269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,732.48x = 64,235,762,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,235,762,923.52/268,732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,032.37

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