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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,166.30, 651,568.92 and 268,216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,166.30, 651,568.92 and 268,216.76 is: 370,127.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,166.30 : 651,568.92 = 268,216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,166.30/651,568.92 = 268,216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,166.30x = 651,568.92 × 268,216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,166.30x = 174,761,704,639.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,761,704,639.10/472,166.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,127.44

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