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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,149.24, 651,541.52 and 268,173.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,149.24, 651,541.52 and 268,173.21 is: 370,065.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,149.24 : 651,541.52 = 268,173.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,149.24/651,541.52 = 268,173.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,149.24x = 651,541.52 × 268,173.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,149.24x = 174,725,983,980.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,725,983,980.39/472,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,065.16

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