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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,775.34, 370,833.03 and 173,336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,775.34, 370,833.03 and 173,336.82 is: 239,155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,775.34 : 370,833.03 = 173,336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,775.34/370,833.03 = 173,336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,775.34x = 370,833.03 × 173,336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,775.34x = 64,279,018,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,279,018,171.16/268,775.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,155.19

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