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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,030.96, 371,173.86 and 173,601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,030.96, 371,173.86 and 173,601.08 is: 239,512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,030.96 : 371,173.86 = 173,601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,030.96/371,173.86 = 173,601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,030.96x = 371,173.86 × 173,601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,030.96x = 64,436,182,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,436,182,963.77/269,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,512.15

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