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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,027.46, 371,169.03 and 173,597.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,027.46, 371,169.03 and 173,597.58 is: 239,507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,027.46 : 371,169.03 = 173,597.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,027.46/371,169.03 = 173,597.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,027.46x = 371,169.03 × 173,597.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,027.46x = 64,434,045,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,434,045,378.95/269,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,507.32

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