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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,964.09, 370,979.44 and 176,972.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,964.09, 370,979.44 and 176,972.04 is: 244,095.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,964.09 : 370,979.44 = 176,972.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,964.09/370,979.44 = 176,972.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,964.09x = 370,979.44 × 176,972.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,964.09x = 65,652,988,847.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,652,988,847.90/268,964.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,095.74

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