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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,046.57, 371,320.16 and 173,830.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,046.57, 371,320.16 and 173,830.35 is: 239,909.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,046.57 : 371,320.16 = 173,830.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,046.57/371,320.16 = 173,830.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,046.57x = 371,320.16 × 173,830.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,046.57x = 64,546,712,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,546,712,505.70/269,046.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,909.07

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