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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,024.64, 370,855.52 and 172,214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,024.64, 370,855.52 and 172,214.24 is: 237,400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,024.64 : 370,855.52 = 172,214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,024.64/370,855.52 = 172,214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,024.64x = 370,855.52 × 172,214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,024.64x = 63,866,601,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,866,601,526.60/269,024.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,400.56

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