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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,068.73, 371,152.91 and 172,293.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,068.73, 371,152.91 and 172,293.53 is: 237,661.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,068.73 : 371,152.91 = 172,293.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,068.73/371,152.91 = 172,293.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,068.73x = 371,152.91 × 172,293.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,068.73x = 63,947,243,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,947,243,608.64/269,068.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,661.38

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