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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,027.96, 371,169.72 and 173,598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,027.96, 371,169.72 and 173,598.08 is: 239,508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,027.96 : 371,169.72 = 173,598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,027.96/371,169.72 = 173,598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,027.96x = 371,169.72 × 173,598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,027.96x = 64,434,350,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,434,350,746.14/269,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,508.01

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