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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,047.57, 371,321.54 and 173,831.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,047.57, 371,321.54 and 173,831.35 is: 239,910.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,047.57 : 371,321.54 = 173,831.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,047.57/371,321.54 = 173,831.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,047.57x = 371,321.54 × 173,831.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,047.57x = 64,547,324,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,547,324,582.28/269,047.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,910.45

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