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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,026.96, 371,168.34 and 173,597.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,026.96, 371,168.34 and 173,597.08 is: 239,506.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,026.96 : 371,168.34 = 173,597.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,026.96/371,168.34 = 173,597.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,026.96x = 371,168.34 × 173,597.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,026.96x = 64,433,740,012.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,433,740,012.45/269,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,506.63

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