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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,966.73, 371,049.41 and 173,504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,966.73, 371,049.41 and 173,504.18 is: 239,355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,966.73 : 371,049.41 = 173,504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,966.73/371,049.41 = 173,504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,966.73x = 371,049.41 × 173,504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,966.73x = 64,378,624,982.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,378,624,982.92/268,966.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,355.34

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