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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,924.20, 403,386.30 and 174,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,924.20, 403,386.30 and 174,445.80 is: 261,668.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,924.20 : 403,386.30 = 174,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,924.20/403,386.30 = 174,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,924.20x = 403,386.30 × 174,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,924.20x = 70,369,045,812.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,369,045,812.54/268,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,668.70

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