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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,036.56, 371,306 and 173,820.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,036.56, 371,306 and 173,820.24 is: 239,894.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,036.56 : 371,306 = 173,820.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,036.56/371,306 = 173,820.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,036.56x = 371,306 × 173,820.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,036.56x = 64,540,498,033.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,540,498,033.44/269,036.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,894.90

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