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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,974.02, 371,059.44 and 173,511.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,974.02, 371,059.44 and 173,511.47 is: 239,365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,974.02 : 371,059.44 = 173,511.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,974.02/371,059.44 = 173,511.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,974.02x = 371,059.44 × 173,511.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,974.02x = 64,383,068,891.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,383,068,891.78/268,974.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,365.38

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