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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,038.56, 371,308.76 and 173,822.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,038.56, 371,308.76 and 173,822.24 is: 239,897.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,038.56 : 371,308.76 = 173,822.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,038.56/371,308.76 = 173,822.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,038.56x = 371,308.76 × 173,822.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,038.56x = 64,541,720,394.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,541,720,394.82/269,038.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,897.66

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